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Head Pain, Strokes and ACLS
Rain began to fall sometime last night, misty and barely noticeable until this morning when the ground was covered with the fine sheen of water. For most, this would be a pleasant beginning to the day but for many – the rain brought miserable pain. Why does this happen?
A Walk a Day Keeps CPR Away
So does an apple, or so it is said…
Have you considered the benefits of taking a walk today? Now that spring has officially made its entrance into 2012, sidewalks are being deluged upon by walking enthusiasts. What a great sight – the event of warmer days and a desire to be outside and moving.
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Sleep’s Affect on Heart Disease – BLS Basics
A marriage exists between two necessary parts of living – the need for a solid night’s sleep and cardiac health. Yet it is often a love-hate relationship between sleep and our heart. Indeed, to be lacking in either can lead to a rapid decline in overall wellness. How is this possible?
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Keeping St. Patrick’s Day Lucky – CPR and Heart Disease (part 2)
“I besot myself to rich Irish spirits and awoke the next day forlorn, ‘tis true. Me luck’s run out this and me good heart’s abandoned this most sorrowful morn’.” Is it possible to celebrate and avoid risky behavior that can lead to heart attack? Yes! Find out how.
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Keeping St. Patrick’s Day Lucky – BLS and Heart Disease
“T’was the day o’ the Irish when me laddies and lassies imbue the Irish whiskey a bit freer than most days…alas, t’was also the day me heart cried out.”
How to party with the Irish and save your heart.
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True Story: Toothache and the Heart Attack – ACLS
It really wasn't a toothache although she insisted on seeing her dentist - a decision which may have cost her life.
Also posted in Emergency Tips, Health Tips, Random, Training Tagged ACLS, ACLS Training, chest pain, heart attack, heart attack symptoms for women, women and heart attacks Comments closed
Basic Life Support Begins with Emotions
Can your emotions really make your heart healthy? It's true and there are researchers ready to stand behind the "tincture" found in falling in love.
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Heart Healthy Habits
Be kind to yourself this Valentine's Day - adopt heart healthy habits and move into a much healthier lifestyle.
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Communities Seeing a Rise in In-School CPR Training Programs
When we talk about onsite CPR certification, we tend to think about how this technique can be useful in the workplace. After all, offices, factories, and retail outlets all over the country have trained professionals come on site and teach CPR basics. How do they do it? Check out our new SureFire CPR blog post!
Real Training for Saving Real Lives