Standing up to adversity
Caroline was determined not to let her diagnosis get her down. She wanted to beat heart disease.
Recovery and support
Living with heart disease
Understand your diagnosis and treatment and make healthy lifestyle changes.
Coming home
Many things may change after you return home from the hospital. You may feel tired for a while; you may need a new daily routine to take your medication.... Read more
Cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation is a program of exercise, education and counselling to help you recover from a heart attack or other heart conditions.... Read more
Emotions & feelings
Your emotions, feelings and actions have an impact on your heart disease and the effectiveness of your treatment.... Read more
Relationships
The support of family and friends after a heart attack or heart surgery can help you in many ways.... Read more
Partnering in your healthcare
Your healthcare team is there to help you learn how to live with coronary artery disease. So don’t be afraid to tell them about your health.... Read more
Services & resources
Services in your area can help you through your journeywith heart disease... Read more
Working with your doctor
If you have a heart condition, have had a stroke or have vascular cognitive impairment, you might benefit from extra medical follow-up...... Read more
Join our community of survivors
Take control of your recovery
Make healthy lifestyle changes and know your risks.
Eat well
Eat more fruits and veggies, cook at home, limit processed foods. Eating habits that protect your health.
More on healthy eating (PDF)
Stay active
Move more. Walk, rake leaves, play a sport. Find ways to be active in your daily life. Ideas and tips from the experts.
More on staying active (PDF)
Reduce stress
Learn your stressors and get expert strategies on how to manage them effectively.
More on reducing stress
Make lifestyle changes
The key to making lifestyle changes is to develop healthy habits that stick.
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Living well with heart disease
A comprehensive guide for heart patients like you, your family and friends to improve your success of recovery, understand the diagnosis and treatment you will receive and make healthy changes to your lifestyle.
Looking for support?
See our listing of services and resources
Tools for your recovery from heart disease
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Common feelings after diagnosis – and how to work through them.
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What you should know about your condition.
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Learn how to manage your medications.
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Find nearby services to support your recovery.
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You’re not alone – our online support communities can help.
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Self-care tips for caregivers.
