The Places You Never Thought You Would Use First Aid! When people think of ‘emergency first aid’ they think of situations where an accident could be right around the corner – sports games, hiking in the mountains, or on the highway. But what we often forget are the everyday places where we first aid is…
What is the Best AED to Buy for the Office? Imagine a staff member suffering from a cardiac episode while at work. The first thing to always do is dial 9-1-1! The second thing is to start administering CPR and send another coworker to retrieve an AED. Having an onsite AED (Automated External Defibrillator) could…
Heart Healthy Superfoods to Incorporate in Your Daily Diet Have you taken the time to add ingredients to your diet that will improve your heart health? If you answered no, then this is your reminder that your body can become SUPER with the right foods. What foods are we talking about? Only the best heart…
What Causes Cardiovascular Disease? In Canada, an estimated 1.3 million people are affected by cardiovascular (aka heart) disease. While some suffer from congenital (from birth) heart disease others acquire the condition later in life, due to a variety of factors including family history, poor diet and lack of exercise, smoking, drinking alcohol, diabetes, stress and…
In Canada, heart disease is the second leading cause of death. Amongst women, it is the number one cause of death, claiming nearly 31,000 lives per year, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Interestingly, women are more susceptible to heart disease than men and have at least one risk factor related to heart disease.…
Can (and Should) I Buy an AED for Home? When we think of AEDs, we often think of them in public places. But did you know that it is just as important to install AEDs in the home? Automatic external defibrillators are life-saving devices that should be placed wherever people are – especially if they…
Can Anyone Buy an AED in Canada? We have heard the staggering statistics many times. Each year, close to 45,000 Canadians will suffer from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, having early access to cardiopulmonary resuscitation and an automated external defibrillator (AED) can increase the chances of survival by up…
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) save lives. Knowing how to use an AED correctly is crucial in emergency situations. An AED can be used on anyone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, including pregnant women. The Canadian Red Cross AED Protocol indicates that no modification is required when using an AED on a pregnant woman. To learn more…
A Heart Disease Diagnosis – Foods to Avoid There is a saying, “you are what you eat.” So if you eat unhealthy foods, you are probably unhealthy, inside and out. The foods we put in our bodies have a direct impact on our overall health, particularly heart health. A diet high in sodium, trans fats…
1 in 100 children are born with a congenital heart defect in Canada and about 90% of these children survive until adulthood. Living with a heart condition and watching your child live with a heart condition is challenging for the whole family. That is why Saskatchewan parents of children living with heart conditions developed the…