Stress
The relationship between mental well-being and cardiovascular health
Foundation - Thursday 21 July, 2022
While most health care professionals at the Montreal Heart Institute take care of a patient’s heart, Dr. Judith Brouillette, Director of the Psychiatry Department, provides care for their mental well-being.
Prevention: the key to a healthy heart and brain
Foundation - Wednesday 27 April, 2022
“Some might be asking themselves why an institution like ours, dedicated to cardiology, studies the brain. That’s because the heart and brain are in fact inextricably linked. What’s good for one is good for the other,” said Dr. Bherer who is dedicated to finding ways to prevent conditions that affect these two key organs.
Dr. Judith Brouillette: a psychiatrist who cares about health care workers
Foundation, in collaboration with Dr. Judith Brouillette, psychiatrist - Tuesday 12 January, 2021
Dr. Judith Brouillette, head of the psychiatry department at the Montreal Heart Institute, is doubling down to find ways to safeguard the mental health of health care professionals. Here’s an overview of her innovative research and impressive career.
5 tips for managing stress and maintaining a healthy heart in times of crisis
Foundation, in collaboration with Dr. Judith Brouillette, psychiatrist - Monday 7 September, 2020
Did you know that stress has a direct effect on heart health? Though stress is vital for a healthy life, it can be harmful if it becomes chronic? Here are 5 tips to control stress and keep your heart healthy.
Yoga and heart health: when namasté meets health
Foundation - Friday 26 June, 2020
A healthy, active lifestyle is essential for good cardiovascular health. For sports lovers, it’s simple: a little dip in the pool over lunch hour, a spinning session after work or a good healthy walk in the evening, and you’re covered. But what if you don’t have the interest or ability to do sustained physical exercise like cycling, jogging or martial arts?