Canvassers raising money, awareness for Heart Health month
KAMLOOPS — According to the National Heart and Stroke Foundation, heart disease or stroke takes one life in Canada every seven minutes.
While genetics play a large part in the risk of a heart attack, lifestyle is also a big piece of the puzzle.
Some people can be at risk for heart attack or stroke without even knowing it.
February is heart month, a time to raise awareness about how to prevent heart attacks and remind people they can happen to anyone at anytime.