Cardio Connector - Facing Challenges and Creating Opportunities: How to thrive in a culture of bullying
March 31, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Sharon Mulvagh (Chair of the CCS Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee) leads a thoughtful discussion on addressing bullying and harassment in cardiology. Joined by Dr. Sonia Anand and Dr. Debraj Das, the discussion explores the current workplace landscape and the challenges professionals face. Drawing from a 2025 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress workshop, the panel shares practical strategies to address bullying, discrimination, and harassment, while highlighting how
The Global Health Collective - International Women's Day Showcase With Dr. Sonia Anand
March 3, 2026
n this episode Shania discusses finding your passion, balancing a successful career and family life, and the amazing research that Dr. Sonia Anand is involved in. You can in fact have it all according to Dr. Anand, and it is refreshing to hear such an optimistic female perspective in the world of healthcare and research.
Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo - Heart Health in Women as We Age With Dr. Sonia Anand
May 2, 2026
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women in Canada and USA, so how would we know if we have it? What are the risk factors and the symptoms? How do women and men present and express symptoms differently? Does ethnicity matter in your risk of developing CVD? How do we treat it and, better yet, can we prevent it altogether? What impact does the menopause transition have on our hearts as women? Does hormone therapy provide a protective factor? Dr. Sonia Anand breaks down all you need to know
The Emerging Scholar Podcast - How Well Designed Cohort Studies Shape Global Health Equity with Dr. Sonia Anand
January 19, 2026
What does it take to build cohort studies that change global health? We'll find out on episode 3 of season 2, as we are joined by Dr. Sonia Anand! Dr. Anand will share how decades of groundbreaking research have shaped our understanding of health inequities, cardiovascular disease, and the power of population-level science.
The Brown Heart - Heart Disease Prevention: A South Asian Guide. A conversation with Dr. Sonia Anand
March 10, 2026
Why do South Asians develop heart disease and diabetes earlier than many other populations? In this conversation with a cardiovascular physician, we explore decades of research showing that South Asians have higher risks due to factors like abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, lipoprotein(a), and metabolic syndrome. The powerful takeaway is that genetics is not destiny. Studies show that healthy lifestyle habits—regular exercise, avoiding ultra-processed foods, maintaining a healthy waistline
Darren Ali was a healthy 45 year old when he had a massive heart attack that could have killed him. He wants everyone to learn from his experience and get tested for the cholesterol Lipoprotein(a) because it could save their lives. And we'll hear from a doctor about how this cholesterol can cause unexpected heart attacks among younger and otherwise healthy people -- and why new guidance recommends getting tested.
Boardroom and Library, 315 Bloor St. West, Toronto, M5S 0A7 & Online via Zoom
Although Canada performs well on aggregate measures of subjective well-being, national averages mask substantial heterogeneity across population groups. Professor Anand and her team’s analysis of data from the Canadian Alliance for Healthy Hearts and Minds cohort demonstrates that, while the majority of adults meet criteria for “thriving,” racialized immigrants report significantly lower life satisfaction compared with non-racialized, Canadian-born individuals.
For years, doctors have recommended taking Aspirin every day to help prevent heart attacks and stroke. Cardiologist Dr. Sonia Anand says that advice is still correct, but it only applies to certain patients. She cautions against taking too much Aspirin, because acetylsalicylic acid can increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach and brain.
