The Heart and Stroke Foundation has a 29 day campaign this month challenging Canadians to help Make Death Wait. According to stats from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Heart Disease and Stroke take 1 in 3 Canadians before their time and it is the number 1 killer of Women in Canada claiming for Female lives than all Cancers combined.

Karla Rempel is the Program Specialist for the Saskatchewan South Region and encourages everyone to take a closer look at their diet, get regular exercise and quit smoking. These are three key areas that can help you in your fight against Heart Disease and Stroke. She further encourages you to take the Risk Assessment on line at www.heartandstroke.sk.ca