You can never predict when an injury or accident will take place – it could happen either in the workplace or at home, so it’s vital to keep a first aid kit handy in both places. This type of kit gives you the ability to react quickly to sudden emergencies and can help prevent...
READ MORECPR and First Aid Training In The Workplace
More and more employers are looking for workers that have CPR and first aid training certificates. This is especially true when it comes to certain job positions in gyms, schools and other industries. Getting training from professionals can offer many benefits to both applicants that are searching for a job and to employers. In...
READ MOREStanding Up Is Good For Your Heart
Standing up is great for your heart – it can help reduce cholesterol levels, weight and blood sugar, which in turn lowers the risk of heart disease. According to a study that was published in the European Heart Journal, extending your time sitting down can also increase the risk factor of developing heart disease....
READ MOREWhat Does a Heart Stent Do (And Not Do)?
You may have heard of a heart stent – many people that are walking around with one, and you probably know a few of them yourself. Many people with heart conditions that suffer from a blockage in a heart artery will be offered a stent, a small metal tube that helps to support narrow...
READ MOREMust-Have Kitchen Tools to Keep Your Heart Healthy
If you’re like many other people that have decided to adopt a heart-healthy diet, here are some of the must-have kitchen tools that you’ll want to keep handy. You’ll find that you’ll be able to open up a brand-new world of food opportunities when you have these tools available. Take a look at the...
READ MOREA Healthy Heart Starts with a Good Attitude
Putting a smile on your face is good for your heart. While you should definitely continue with your exercise routines and a healthy diet, sporting a positive attitude is definitely a heart-healthy habit. Various studies have shown that positive people have less risk of developing heart disease than people with a glass-half-empty attitude. It’s...
READ MOREChocolate – The New Heart-Friendly Food Choice
Can it be true? Can chocolate really be good for you? If you’re a true chocoholic, you’ll be thrilled to learn that more and more research is taking place every day regarding chocolate and its effects on the heart. According to a study that took place in Norfolk, England, which lasted 11 years and...
READ MOREOnly Trust a CPR Certified Babysitter
As a parent you know that anything can happen to your child in the blink of an eye. Hopefully, so far, it’s only been a scraped knee or a few bruises from falling off a bike. If, however, something more severe should happen to your child, you’ll want to know that you have a CPR...
READ MOREHow to Recognize a Heart Attack
It’s something that we hope to never experience during our lifetime. A heart attack is a life-threatening condition that could change your life forever. However, with the appropriate knowledge and training, you will have the skills to help someone if they are suffering of a heart attack, potentially saving their life in the process....
READ MORE3 Exercises that Are Good For Your Heart
There are a lot of exercise routines being promoted, making it easy to choose one that is good for your heart. It’s recommended that you engage in a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week or 75 minutes of aerobic activity that’s more vigorous. Here are 3 exercises that we recommend...
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