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…
First Aid for Children and Childcare Providers Fact – first aid saves lives. First aid training in Canada is not just for adults and childcare providers but also for children. By empowering children to help in emergency situations, they grow up to be more empathetic and prepared in crisis situations. Thanks to our school initiative,…
Healthy eating is an important part of managing heart disease. With Easter coming up, deciding on a heart healthy menu can be overwhelming. While you may instantly think of chocolate eggs and turkey, a traditional Easter meal can include lighter (and heart healthy) foods and ingredients that typically celebrate Spring, such as fish, lamb, and…
Camping is a fun activity, and one that often comes with quite a bit of preparation: Sleeping bags, pillows, food, drinks, camping stove, firewood, camping chairs… the list goes on! But what about safety supplies? Do you have a first aid kit and AED packed? Having an AED in your trailer or RV is highly…
Coronary Heart Disease vs. Coronary Artery Disease – Are They Different? The terms coronary heart disease and coronary artery disease are often used interchangeably within the medical profession. When a person has a build-up of plaque in his/her heart’s arteries, this is known as coronary heart disease. Plaque presents as a sticky, yellow substance that…
Each of the 7 AED brands available in Canada has created different kinds of model-specific batteries for their AEDs. The brands are: Cardiac-Science, Defibtech, Heartsine, Philips, Physio Control, Schiller, and Zoll. We have outlined a battery comparison and explanation below in hopes of making the choice of which AED to purchase a little easier. …
Including physical activity in your every day schedule can be a difficult task, especially if you are at work or school all day. However, physical activity is essential for physical and mental health, especially when you are living with heart disease, stuck at home during this global pandemic, or during the long winter months. These…
When someone with a pacemaker is in distress, it may be difficult to know how to safely help them and if you can use a defibrillator on them if needed. Having a pacemaker does not mean that you are immune to heart disease, it does not prevent heart attacks, and while it may slow the…
In Canada, heart disease accounts for 27% of deaths, about 66,000 annually. Reduce the chance of cardiovascular disease and increase life expectancy by eating healthy, exercising, and taking care of your body, and leave bad habits like smoking and abundant alcohol consumption in the past. Heart disease can not only be prevented but also reduced…