Here are some links to information about blood pressure, cardiovascular risk, and ways to reduce risk and improve health. You can also ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider for information on these topics!

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
The Heart and Stroke Foundation
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Canadian Hypertension Society, Blood Pressure Canada & Canadian Hypertension Education Program

PULSE RATE
For a pulse rate calculator

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)
To calculate your own BMI

WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE
To determine your risk based on your waist circumference

HEART HEALTH
The Heart and Stroke Foundation

HEART HEALTH FOR WOMEN
Fact sheets and quizzes on risks for women
The Canadian Women's Health Network - Information on women's risk factors and health promotion

STROKE
Information about stroke
Prevent Stroke - Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse

HEALTHY EATING
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
D.A.S.H. (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan
The Dietitians of Canada
Ideas to increase fruit and vegetables in your diet
The Nutrition Resource Centre - Diet resources in different languages

DIABETES
Canadian Health Network
Diabetes.com - Information about diabetes
Canadian Diabetes Association
Info on Diabetes from Health Canada

SMOKING
Health Canada - Information about smoking and help with quitting
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Smoking cost and dependency quiz

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNESS
Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute
Alberta Centre for Active Living
The Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Living
Calculate risk related to fitness habits

STRESS
The Heart and Stroke Foundation (use search term 'stress') - Information about stress and health

DEPRESSION
The Heart and Stroke Foundation (use search term 'depression')

OTHER LINKS
HealthyOntario.com
Senior's Health Issues
Seniors Health Research Transfer Network (SHRTN)
Kidney Foundation of Canada