What Comes with an AED – AED Accessories When it comes to saving a life with an AED, everything you require should be in one simple, convenient location. Of course, you need your AED itself, but what AED accessories do you actually need to be able to save a life? Are there accessories that make…
15 Lifesaving Stories Where Using an AED and CPR Changed the World for the Better There is no denying, when an AED and CPR are used in a cardiac emergency, lives are saved! The use of a defibrillator within a couple minutes or starting chest compressions and breaths right away can double the chances of…
Pregnancy and Heart Disease: Are They Connected? There are so many worrying aspects to pregnancy for a woman to be concerned about. The health of the baby becomes the most important thing on a pregnant woman’s mind. Does she need to worry about her heart health too? Normal Changes in Pregnancy Pregnancy is a…
Top 5 Shocking AED Myths Answered! When it comes to knowing how, what, and when to use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), many people are aware only of the basics: An AED is used in an emergency. An AED uses shocks to help someone suffering from a cardiac arrest. An AED can save a life.…
Through many years of research, scientists have learned that the foods we eat impact the health of our hearts. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, eating a balanced diet and being physically active can prevent as much as 80% of premature strokes and heart disease. There is an overwhelming amount of diet advice available.…
Best Ways to Help a Loved One with Heart Disease About 1 in 12 Canadian adults live with heart disease. That means that about 2.4 million people over the age of 20 are diagnosed and trying to manage their heart health (Canada.ca). With so many individuals struggling with this common disease, it is…
Heartwarming Charities – Canadian Edition: Heart Charities! Let’s celebrate Canada on Canada Day for what really matters – The HEARTS of Canadians! First Edition First Aid Training is proud to be a Canadian company and has had the honor of providing Canadians with safety and first aid solutions and products for over 16 years! What…
Heart Healthy Recipes that Dad Will Love for Father’s Day! The day of celebrating dad has arrived! And what could he appreciate more than a beautiful home-cooked meal that he can savour while sitting back and being doted upon! But instead of serving something greasy or fattening (even though he may be asking for it…),…
How Gardening Could Drastically Help Your Heart Health! Do you have a green thumb? Does the thought of spending the day outdoors basking the warmth of the sun fill you with joy? Well, now is the time to lather on the sunscreen and head outdoors, because June 6th is ‘National Gardening Exercise Day!’ Statistics Canada…
For several months now, Canada and the world have been grappling with the deadly coronavirus outbreak, also known as COVID-19. Most of us have been keeping a close eye on the news for updates and guidance on how to best protect ourselves from the virus. We know that the aging population, newborns, and those with…