Welcome to the first episode of CardioCast - the official podcast of Cardiovascular Student Association (CVDSA) at University of Toronto!

Hosts: Yvonne Pang, Kenda Sinjab, Amyra EI Khatib, and Gauransh Gulati

Episode breakdown:

• Introduction of CVDSA
• A little bit about hosts & icebreaker
• What is Cardiovascular Disease? & Myth and Fact game
• Why is Cardiovascular Health important?
• Some tips to maintain a healthy heart

References:

1. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cardiovascular-disease/#:~:text=Cardiovascular%20disease%20(CVD)%20is%20a,increased%20risk%20of%20blood%20clots.
2. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/heart-disease-canada.html
3. https://health-infobase.canada.ca/ccdss/data-tool/Index?G=00&V=9&M=5&Y=2017
4. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/heart-health/heart-diseases-conditions/prevention-heart-diseases-conditions.html
5. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults
6. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/red-wine/art-20048281

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We hope you enjoy our podcast, please keep your heart healthy and pulse steady!