Being CardioSmart starts with understanding more about your heart, how it works, and the factors that impact your own heart health.  In this section of our website, you will find information that explains how your most important muscle functions, and gain an understanding of how you can reduce your chances of getting heart disease.  And if you have been diagnosed with a heart condition, this section will provide you with an understanding of the things you should try to control in order to improve your chances for a longer, healthier life. 

Think you know the difference between HDL and LDL?  Do you understand the role that your parents and grandparents play in determining your likelihood of getting heart disease?  Want to impress your friends with your knowledge of triglycerides? (okay, that’s a stretch, we admit!)  Want to understand why blood pressure is associated with heart disease?  You’ve come to the right place.

And while you are here, exercise your brain and take the CardioSmart Challenge.  It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s educational.  And you can become eligible for free CardioSmart prizes if you get a high score!  Don’t worry if you score poorly the first time through, as you can take the Challenge as many times as you like.