10 ways to make death wait

The heart and stroke foundation recently published a list of 10 things you can do to make death wait, according to this article 1 in 3 Canadians die before it is their time due to stroke or heart problems. Now hearing this might come as a shock to you but if you think about all the ways you can prevent it the odds could be in your favor. Some causes for heart failure include Hypertension (more commonly known as high blood pressure) Coronary Artery Disease [CAD] (which is the cause of obstruction to the coronary arteries preventing blood flow and, therefore, oxygen delivery to the heart.)     
Valvular Heart Disease, (a condition that occurs when the valves between the chambers of the heart are faulty, either due to birth defect or injury) and finally  Cardiomyopathy, [can be caused because of genetic causes, a viral infection, or consumption of toxins (lead, alcohol, etc.)]
 
http://www.heartfailure.org/eng_site/hf_causes.asp
http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=ikIQLcMWJtE&b=4016859&ct=11303319

1. EAT a healthy snack put aside the burger and fries and try carrots or something loaded with fiber like nuts. A way to help lower your cholesterol is to load up on Omega-3s (a healthy fat.)
2. TELL the important women in your life that heart disease and stroke are their biggest health concern. Show them you care and help prevent what could be a life saving email or even phone call.
3. TAKE a few minutes and go take the risk assessment test to find out if you could be one of the 90% of Canadians who could be affected by heart disease or stroke.1
4. Join a support group and show everyone that you are not willing to let these diseases impart your life or your loved ones lives in a negative way, Help the heart and stroke foundation reach their goal of 1 million acts to Make Death Wait. 
5. LAUGH. laughing is one of the best proven ways to relieve stress (stress can lead to high blood pressure better known as Hypertension. 
6. LEARN  how you could save someones life. Ask yourself are you prepared for this? if not then head to the heart and stroke foundation of  Canada's website and get to know what you are fighting.
7. MOVE Even is this means taking the stairs instead of the elevator get your heart rate going, move around it can be as simple as 10 minutes or even a walk in the park it will benefit you in the long run. 
8. MAKE A healthy meal. Try to avoid fast foods load up on vegetables and fruit, make sure you are eating a well balanced meal (not sure how to make one well that's simple click on the link provided and see what you can make. http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.3484275/
9.  TURN OFF those electronics and go outside. Go for a walk, a run, play with your kids what ever it is you do, But physical activity can help kick start healthy living for you and your loved ones. 
10. INVEST in research. You’ll be supporting the quest for earlier diagnoses, leading-edge treatments and widespread health education. Make Death Wait.  

Vancouver Canucks take a beating!

On November 16th 2011, at Rogers arena, The Vancouver Canucks squared off against long time rival the Chicago Blackhawks for their second game (against each other) of the season. The game got off to a good start but you could tell that the energy in Rogers arena had quite the difference from when the two rivals had squared off previously. Just 10 days before The Canucks had destroyed the Blackhawks 6-2.

At the end of the first period the game remained tied at 0-0
Being at the game myself it seemed to me that the Canucks were not playing to their full potential. In fact it looked as if they were sleep. Now I am not judging because we all have off games and there is no way i could even moderately keep up with those players but the game i saw was quite sad from a fans point of view.

During the second period the boys picked it up and managed to score 1 goal 38 seconds into the period giving the arena a life and enthusiasm i had not yet seen that night. The goal was scored by number 36 Jannik Hansen, assisted by Daniel and Henrik Sedin.
But the Hawks quickly tied up the game with a goal scored by Andrew Brunette 5 minutes and 12 seconds into the second period while they had a one man advantage. This goal along with the third goal of the game scored by Patrick Kane were what put the crowd on the edge of their seats. At the end of the second period the score was 2-1 Chicago.

Third period was pretty evenly matched until about 10 minutes in when the Hawks picked up the speed and scored 2 quick goals scored by Jonathan Toews, and Patrick Sharp. The Game was almost over and you could see the crowd being to slowly become less and less enthusiastic, with about 5 minutes left a few people here and there began to leave the arena, and when the hawks player Steve Montador scored their final goal of the game at 16:43 you could see Rogers arena emptying quite quickly.

Overall a devastating loss for all the Vancouver fans, The Canucks face off against The Senators Tonight, Sunday November 20th at 6:00pm.