Cardiovascular disease is a leading killer in Canada for both women and men. In many cases the signs and symptoms of a heart attack may be difficult to read – especially in women. It’s important to be able to recognize the symptoms in both genders quickly so that the condition can be identified...
READ MOREFirst-Aid for Asthma Attacks
An asthma attack consists of narrowed airways that are swollen and producing extra mucus. The patient may be wheezing, feel short of breath and may be coughing. The symptoms vary from one person to the next and may also include pain or tightness in the chest. An attack can range from minor to life-threatening....
READ MOREDog Bites & First Aid
While many everyday dog bites are minor and only require some minimal first aid measures, protection must take place immediately in order to prevent any infection from occurring, as the saliva from a dog bite contains bacteria that can easily lead to an unwanted infection. Dog bites occur frequently, and it’s important to know...
READ MOREWhat Is Bystander CPR?
Bystander CPR is emergency CPR administered by someone that close to the situation physically but not a part of an official response team dispatched from emergency services. Considering the high number of occurrences, cardiac arrest is likely to happen in a busy public place – as a result, the actions of bystanders are crucial...
READ MORECelebrate CPR Month This November with Heart2Heart
November is CPR month across Canada, and if you haven’t yet learned how to perform CPR, the time to get trained is now. This November you may run into a situation where you can save a life through CPR techniques taught in our courses. If one of your family members or acquaintances suddenly went...
READ MOREBeats On Your Phone: Using Heart Rate Monitor Apps For Heart Health
Using a heart rate monitor app is a fantastic way to keep track of your heart rate when exercising or at rest. When used correctly, these apps can help you maximize your workouts and be more efficient in cardio training. Whether you are doing cardio to build up your stamina or pacing yourself so...
READ MORECPR in Unsafe Environments
The first thing that you need to do in any medical emergency is assess the environment you are in to make sure that it is safe. While it will be obviously safe in most circumstances, at other times you may need to take a step back and not administer CPR if you are dealing...
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 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 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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