On Sick Babies, Heart Month, and Fighting for our Hearts Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Canada for adults and babies alike, and is affecting millions of people around the globe. For the entire month of February, those in the health and heart industry, as well as the general public, will work…
Things you are Doing that are Slowly Hurting Your Heart Health Without those reliable blood-pumpers in our chest… well… we’d be dead. It is only with the constant ‘lub-dub’ of our hearts that we live life to the fullest. Having good heart health means we can spend time with those we love, travel to far…
The Top Heart Health Myths BUSTED! When it comes to improving our heart health (or our overall health) there is a lot of overlapping, conflicting, and confusing information available to us. Some people say that certain forms of exercise are guaranteed to improve your heart health, others deny it. Some websites explain blood pressure one…
Heartwarming Charity – The Sharing Farm Society Heart health isn’t something we are all just gifted with – it takes a bit of work. To maintain a healthy pumper we have to get exercise, rid ourselves of unhealthy habits (ex. smoking), and of course, eat healthy foods. Unfortunately, many people in Canada and around the…
Healthy Hot Chocolate You’ve just entered your home after a blustery walk outdoors in the snow globe atmosphere we call Canada, and the warmth of your home floods over you. There really isn’t any feeling quite like it! The only possible and conceivable thing to do next is to curl up by the fireplace wearing…
8 Ways to Boost Other People’s Heart Health The holiday season isn’t all about the brightly wrapped presents or the over-flowing stockings, it is a season about being near to others and sharing love with friends, family, and everyone you meet! To help others and share the love you can donate your time, money, and…
HEART-felt and Unique Gifts – Presents That Will Warm (and Save) Hearts! When the holiday season comes around, we often find ourselves unsure of what to buy for the people on our list. Dad has it all, mom is minimalistic, and the spouse doesn’t seem to want anything! It can be a daunting task to…
Heartwarming Charity – Canadian Transplant Association Sometimes when a heart does not work, it needs to be replaced. But the only way to get this replacement is through a series of complicated searches that seek to find a donor heart. It is only with the registration of someone becoming an ‘Organ Donor’ that it is…
Heart Emergency Survival Rates – Why AEDs Need to Arrive STAT! We all know that in emergency situations, we need to react fast. The longer a person does not receive immediate medical attention, the quicker their survival rate will drop. It is for this reason that we get trained in first aid and other lifesaving…
When NOT to Use an AED How wonderful is it to think that a single electrical device can ‘re-boot’ a heart and save a life! Amazing! It is the ultimate goal to have AEDs (automated external defibrillators) easily accessible all over the world – in public places, homes, sports arenas, and everywhere else people like…