We are willing to bet that when you think of the ultimate comfort foods, mac and cheese is near the top of your list. This ooey-gooey delight is universally delicious and (dare we say) makes the world a better place. But, what if gluten and dairy aren’t your friends? Does that mean you can’t enjoy…
If you are faced with a situation where someone is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, would you know whether you should use an AED or perform CPR? Would you know if you could safely use an AED and CPR together? If you didn’t have the answers to these questions right now, no need to worry…
Is all fat bad for your heart? NO! Fats have all been lumped into one category and stamped as “bad” for a long time, however, we now know that not all fats are created equal. Though some fats are very harmful to you, it’s also true that certain fats are required to keep your body…
Would you leave your laptop outside in the winter? How about your cell phone? Likely not, because we know that electronic devices cannot handle extreme cold. AEDs fall into the same category of electronic devices and, therefore, extra precautions must be taken during the winter months to protect them. AEDs can survive the winter, but…
It’s February, and you know what that means – Heart Month! After the last few challenging years, people have slowly begun to return to the workplace. What a great opportunity to celebrate Heart Month with your colleagues! We’ve provided 7 easy ways to observe Heart Month at work. But first, a quick refresher… …
Things You Can Do WHILE READING THIS to Help Your Heart Health There are so many blogs out there telling us the things we can do for our health LATER. Recipes to add to your Pinterest board, fitness exercises you want to try next time you go to the gym… But what about right now…
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…