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  Medical emergencies like a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) or heart attack (myocardial infarction) must be dealt with right away to increase the survival chances of a victim. It would be wrong to say that schools and universities are immune to such events, staff or students are equally at risk for these emergencies. This is where knowledge in lifesaving skills like CPR can stand everyone in good stead. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, most commonly known as CPR, is a lifesaving procedure that comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths. Proper application of the procedure increases the survival chances of a SCA struck victim. CPR won’t restart the heart but it buys time for the victim until the arrival of emergency medical services. The main purpose that this emergency procedure serves is it generates oxygen-rich blood to the vital organs of the body thus helping to reduce the risk of brain damage or death. Outlining the reasons everyone including teachers should learn CPR in 2...

  With the continued increases in the rates of heart disease across the globe, choosing a healthy lifestyle as a family is extremely important to keep heart disease at bay. The process of developing adult-onset heart disease starts early in life, so the faster heart healthy family habits are instilled the better. This blog aims to throw light upon some healthy family habits that will keep heart pumping strong and blood vessels flexible and clear for the longest possible time in hopes of avoiding a future heart attack or stroke. When it comes to heart disease risk factors, you cannot do much about genetics and age, but there are other risk factors you can control, which include avoiding smoking completely if you are currently using, exercising for 30-60 minutes five days a week, controlling blood pressure, (LDL “bad”) cholesterol levels, and blood sugar levels (if you are diabetic). Outlining the steps for you and your family to be healthy (to keep heart disease at bay): 1. ...