Stroke Can Occur at Any Age. Learn the Top Warning Signs
It’s a common misconception that only older people need to be on the lookout for warning signs of stroke. The reality is that the condition can occur at any age. …
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Oral Hygiene is Key to Heart Health
We all do things to try and prevent heart disease, right? Maintaining a healthy diet and getting exercise are no-brainers, but did you know there is something else simple you …
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Heart Health Advice: Why is it Confusing?
The information we have on preventing heart disease is boundless, yet it still responsible for one in every four deaths. How can this be? Despite having abundant information, our guidelines …
Read more »Young Swimmer Survives After Not Taking Breath for 25 Minutes
An eleven-year-old at a swimming lesson was recently saved by class lifeguards, who noticed the boy had fallen unconscious and rescued him from the water. Cade Ewington had suffered cardiac …
Read more »Our CPR Training Helps Periodontist Save Choking Victim
Often as we enter a customer’s office we are greeted with a story of how a skill we taught them was put into practice to save a life. This is …
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Men at Higher Risk for Cardiac Arrest Deaths
New data from the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that men could be at a much higher risk than women for death due to sudden cardiac arrest. The …
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Dr. Heimlich Uses His Maneuver for the First Time
Although he’s demonstrated it hundreds of times over the years, Dr. Henry Heimlich was recently faced with using his maneuver to actually save a life. The now 96-year-old didn’t hesitate …
Read more »Don’t Be Fooled by Online-Only CPR Certification Scams
Don’t believe everything you read online. Online-only CPR and first aid certification is not a generally accepted practice. There are no nationally recognized training programs in the U.S. that endorse …
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Is Your Business Prepared for Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
It’s likely that you maintain smoke detectors, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers in your business to prepare for emergencies. These are all important tools to keep your employees and …
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Defibrillators Often Kept Behind Locked Doors, According to Study
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are often just the device needed to save the life of someone suffering cardiac arrest. For this reason, they are kept in most public places and …
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