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In people who have cardiovascular disease or are at high risk for cardiovascular disease, Mediterranean and low fat diets reduce risk for death
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Psychological interventions for depression and anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation.
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Supporting Carer-Workers: Checklist for Carer-Employees
Gender Health & Caregiver-Friendly WorkplacesThis checklist can be used by carer-workers who are considering approaching their supervisor or manager at work to request workplace arrangements.
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Supporting Carer-Workers: 5-Point Checklist for Carer-Employees
Gender Health & Caregiver-Friendly WorkplacesEmployers can use this checklist to determine how best they can support their employees who are caregivers.
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Resources for Caregivers and Caregiver Employees
Gender Health & Caregiver-Friendly WorkplacesThis factsheet provides a summary of the supports that are available to caregivers and caregiver-employees for each province in Canada.
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