Staying Alive LLC wants to focus this eNewsletter on Women and Heart Health in recognition of National Heart Month. Why? Women are more likely to die from a heart attack than men. Symptoms are too often ignored or confused with another illness. Even doctors mis-diagnose heart problems with women. We want to arm […]
Read MoreHeart Attacks and the Holidays
Americans have more fatal heart attacks during the holiday season than any other time of the year. According to a study published in Circulation, the top three days during the year for heart attacks are December 25, December 26 and January 1. WHY? Winter Weather: Regardless of where we live, researchers have found, we are […]
Read MoreTrain Often
It is SO important to renew CPR and First Aid training. You just never know when you will need it. In the following video from ABC News, a gym teacher had just taken a refresher course 3 days before a student collapsed in class. Knowing what to do in an emergency can help you, too, […]
Read MoreAnother reminder
Sometimes we ALL need a little reminding. Heart attacks can happen to anyone, at any time, of any race or gender, even the “healthy.” Stressed out parents are just as much at risk as someone who is older. This video is somewhat comical, but all too true. Just watch. The video says it all.
Read MoreFebruary is National Heart Month!
What a great topic to start a blog for a CPR and First Aid training company! The heart is one of the most important parts of a human body. Training and learning are key to keeping the heart healthy and to saving someone’s life. We have learned that the number one killer of women is […]
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