Are AEDs Mandatory? What You Need to Know About Getting AEDs for Your Business The Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is a life-saving machine that uses shocks to ‘kick’ a heart back into rhythm when it has begun to beat irregularly. Thousands of lives have been saved from cardiac arrest because of AEDs. But the question…
Heartwarming Charity – Hearts for Healthcare Whether someone has diabetes, heart disease, cancer, kidney disease, or other medical conditions big or small, they all have one need in common – healthcare. It is with the assistance of trained professionals, volunteers, and the community that they can work together to provide facilities and services that will…
According to Diabetes Canada, 11 million Canadians are currently living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Diabetes is a disease in which your body either can’t produce insulin or can’t properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone produced by your pancreas and its role is to regulate the amount of glucose (sugar) in the…
Food is what fuels our body, and what we put in it matters! The saying ‘you are what you eat’ is quite accurate, actually. The food you eat directly affects your entire body, inside and out – this includes your heart. Food nourishes our bodies and allows it to function properly. Eat good foods, and…
KEYWORD: BLOOD PRESSURE Getting the Bloody Deal on Blood – Blood Pressure, Blood Types, and Everything Else You Need to Know! Did you know that you have about 4.5 – 5.5 litres of blood in your body? That is a lot! And while we don’t focus on it very often (and would rather…
No-Bake Breakfast Cookies There is no feeling on earth that is worse than waking up, heading downstairs, and going to grab breakfast only to find that there IS no breakfast. The milk jug has been emptied, the cereal box is bare, and there are no eggs left in the carton… now what!? It is usually…
Obesity in Canada continues to be a big problem – According to the Government of Canada Health Canada Blog, although adult obesity in Canada has been relatively steady since 2004, the percentage of adults who are obese today is twice as high as it was in 1978-1979, from 13.8 per cent to 28. 2 per…
Heartwarming Charity – Distress Centre When discussing our heart health, we often think of our blood pressure, cholesterol, and how much we exercise. But did you know that your heart health is also connected to your mental health and overall well-being? Studies have shown that increased levels of anxiety, stress, and depression have a direct…
Water, otherwise known as H2O, is vital to our overall health, including our heart health. In fact, it comprises 60 per cent of our body weight and is responsible for getting rid of waste through urination, perspiration and bowel movements. Water also helps to protect sensitive tissues and cushions joints, but also plays an important…
Allergic Reactions – Behind the Scenes of What is REALLY Happening (and How to Help!) A bee stings, you eat something with a hidden ingredient, or you come across a plant that sends your body into itchy hives. Allergic reactions are one of those common problems that are not only frustrating for the individual to…