How YOU can Help to Get AEDs Installed Within Your City! Maybe you suffer from heart disease and the thought of not being near a defibrillator makes you anxious. Perhaps you have a loved one who has had a heart attack and you are wanting to make sure they are protected wherever they go. An…
Yearly Guide to the Most Important Heart Days – (and Why You Need to Put Each Heart Day in Your Calendar!) We talk about our hearts racing, our hearts breaking, and our hearts stopping… but do we ever talk about how to keep our blood-pumping hearts healthy? The organ in our chest works overtime to…
The Holiday Treat REPLACEMENTS Cheat Sheet for Better Heart Health Candy canes! Hot Cocoa! Sugar Cookies! Apple Cider! Caramels! Pound Cake! Gingerbread! Fruitcake! Shortbread! Truffles! … Are you feeling bloated yet? The holidays are one of the most wonderful times spent among family and friends, but most noteworthy is the time we spend…
Your Heart’s Friendship with Plants (Why Having Plants is Good for Your Heart Health!) “Plants give us oxygen for the lungs and for the soul.” – Linda Solegato Air cleaning, toxin eliminating, nutritious, and oh-so-beautiful to look at – PLANTS! Plants are one of those amazing natural wonders that offer us so much in…
The Healthy Winter Checklist (How Many Can You Do This Winter to be Heart Healthy?) As the weather cools we have the tendency to allow our activity levels and health-goals to slip. The fitness regime you had all summer, the fresh summer ingredients you were filling your plate with, and the active events you took…
The Ultimate Road Safety Checklist In the year 2019, Statistics Canada found that there were 104,169 accidents that caused injury in Canada and 1,623 accidents that were fatal. The importance of road and driving safety spurred the creation of ‘Road Safety Week’. Taking place from November 16th to the 20th, the need for raising awareness…
Can AEDs Bring People Back to Life? – Defibrillator Myths, Zombies, and Saving Lives One topic of fascination in the entertainment industry is bringing the dead back to life! We are familiar with Dr. Frankenstein and his monster, zombie apocalypses, and even magical resurrections. Although these are fictional concepts, there is one very real concept…
Cozy Comfort, Hygge, and Heart Health – How They Are All Connected! The leaves are changing colour and making that beautiful crunch sound beneath your feet. The smell of cinnamon and pumpkin follow you everywhere you go. The warmth of soft socks and cozy blankets welcome you in the evenings after a long day. …There…
Using an AED Like a Pro! – The Ultimate Guide to Getting to Know Your Defibrillator When was the last time you really took a look at that life-saving device stored in your home/workspace/public location? Of course, we all know the basic features – pads, battery, on/off button, and shock button – but what about…
All About the Heart for World Heart Day On September 29th, the world is coming together to bring awareness to the leading cause of death, cardiovascular disease (CVD). Over 600,000 Canadians are currently living with cardiovascular problems, yet not everyone understands how it impacts their lives, how to live with it, and how it can…