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Prevention Works, And the Data Proves It
Prevention isn’t a slogan — it’s measurable history. Over the past seven decades, heart disease and stroke deaths in Canada have dropped dramatically. As survival improves, the next focus is clear: consistent, proactive prevention that supports long-term heart and brain health.
What If You Could Estimate Your Heart Risk in Minutes?
Prevention can feel abstract — until it becomes personal. A free, evidence-based Risk Screen tool from Heart & Stroke helps estimate your cardiovascular risk in minutes. When we understand our baseline, prevention becomes clearer, calmer, and more actionable.
Protect One — You Protect Both: The Heart–Brain Connection
Heart disease and stroke may feel separate, but they share the same vascular pathways. When we protect our blood vessels by managing blood pressure, reducing inflammation, and supporting healthy movement and nutrition, we’re protecting both cardiac and cognitive health for the long term.