by Roxy RDH | Jun 23, 2019 | CPR, Research, Science, Technology
The 2018 American Heart Association’s Resuscitation Science Symposium determined that women are 27 percent less likely to receive CPR from a bystander because of the misconception that breasts make it more challenging and worries about inappropriate touching in...
by Roxy RDH | Jan 31, 2019 | CPR, Education, first aid, health, healthcare, heart healthy, Life guard, Medical, Science
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, taking more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Someone you know and love may be affected at any age. Heart disease and stroke claim the lives of 1 in 3 women: a third of our mothers, sisters and friends. It’s...
by Roxy RDH | Mar 20, 2018 | CPR, Education, health, healthcare, heart healthy, Medical, preventative, Science
HEART DISEASE IS THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF DEATH WORLDWIDE Technology to the rescue on the fight against heart disease! Many phones, for example, already have accelerometers that measure physical activity like steps taken, while the Apple Watch and Fitbits use sensors...
by Roxy RDH | Feb 10, 2018 | CPR, dental, dentistry, Education, health, healthcare, heart healthy, Medical, Science
Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease?   Overall the data indicates that chronic gum disease may contribute to the development of heart disease, the nation’s leading cause of death in both men and women.  Gum disease is a bacterial...
by Roxy RDH | Feb 2, 2018 | CPR, Education, first aid, health, healthcare, heart healthy, Medical, Nutrition, preventative, Research, Science
Why Go Red? Cardiovascular disease in the U.S. kill approximately one woman every 80 seconds. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Support Go Red For Women by participating in National Wear Red...
by CPR Cat | Jan 13, 2018 | Education, health, heart healthy, Medical, Research, Science, Technology
In November 2017, Apple launched a Heart Study using the Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor to collect data on irregular heart rhythms and notify users who may be experiencing atrial fibrillation “Every week we receive incredible customer letters about how Apple...