What is the Best AED? Deciding to purchase an AED for your location is the first step. Now you need to research which is the best AED to buy! The choices and information can be overwhelming as there are a number of different brands, each with their own unique characteristics and features. You of course…
Heartwarming Charity – The Kidney Foundation of Canada For the month of April, we decided to feature a charity that warms our hearts, but also our kidneys! The Kidney Foundation of Canada is a well-known organization that works to improve the health and livelihoods of those Canadians suffering from and affected by kidney disease. Check…
#FindAnAED Campaign – What is it and why AED Awareness is Important! As you probably already know, an AED can more than double the chances of survival when someone suffers a cardiac arrest. Having AED awareness and knowing where an AED is located is half the battle. In order for an AED to save a…
Healthy Crockpot Lasagna One layer of carb-filled noodles, one layer of fattening cheese, one layer of sugary sauce, and repeat! It’s no wonder that lasagna is a comfort food that we crave with all of the unhealthy ingredients found within it. The staggering amount of carbs, sugars, and fats that are in this dinner recipe…
AED Accessories – Which Ones Do I Need? Now that you have an AED it is time to accessorize! Having an AED in a location is one of the biggest steps towards preparedness. But in order to use your life-saving device properly, you need the right AED accessories to go with it. The same way…
Where You Need to Have a First Aid Kit Picture this: You are going about your daily routine (errands, work, commute, etc.) when suddenly, someone near you gets hurt – quick, get the First Aid Kit! The fact of the matter is, accidents happen more than we would like them to, and they can happen…
Heartwarming Charity – Heart Beats Children’s Society Every month we like to feature an amazing charity that warms our hearts. What else could warm our hearts more than a society working to support children with congenital heart disease? Introducing, the Heart Beats Children’s Society located in Calgary, Alberta. Check out what this amazing charity is…
5 TV Shows with AEDs – and Why Using an AED Doesn’t Work Like That How many times have you sat down to binge a Netflix show and seen a beloved character using an AED to save someone’s life? AEDs are wonderful life-saving devices that, if used properly, have the potential to save someone suffering…
What Do the Numbers on a Blood Pressure Reading Mean? One of the most common things we think of when we hear of ‘heart problems’ is high blood pressure. Of course, we know that the rate in which our blood is coursing through our bodies is important to our heart health. We need oxygen supplied…
How Does an AED Work on the Heart? – The Science Behind Using an AED Almost everyone is aware that in times of emergency, using an AED can save a life. When someone has a cardiac arrest, using an AED located nearby can be just the thing to save someone’s life. Although AEDs are not…