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....
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Welcome to First Aid 4 Real, our new series where real-life emergencies turn into invaluable lessons. Imagine you’re out running errands when someone suddenly collapses. Would you know what to do? Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anytime, and knowing how to respond can mean the difference between life and death. In this...
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Would you be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke if it were happening to someone in your immediate area? Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in North America with almost 800,000 individuals suffering from a stroke in the United States alone per year. Of these 800,000, almost...
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Alcohol poisoning condition can be difficult to spot since a person that had been drinking can react to alcohol in several different ways. It is best to learn how to prevent it happening to you or a friend. Alcohol poisoning is generally caused by excessive drinking of large amounts in a short time span....
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An electric shock can happen anywhere at any time and when you least expect it. Whether it is due to a faulty wire or an appliance becoming wet, it’s important that you know how to deal with these types of shocks since they are much different than regular burns. The extent of the injury...
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When a bone is broken it is either cracked or has broken into several pieces. This is also commonly known as a fracture and can be caused by violent trauma, an accident or a sports injury. Thankfully, they usually aren’t considered to be a life-threatening situation but medical care is required immediately. It’s important...
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