Summer can bring many happy memories – family vacations, summer camp and days at the beach. No matter what your summer traditions include, be sure to keep in mind your heart and brain health throughout the longer daylight hours. Even though heart disease and stroke remain the No. 1 and No. 5 health threats in
The 4th of July is the perfect time to show off your grilling skills. A good BBQ doesn’t need a table full of chips, salty meats, or sugary desserts to be delicious. Healthier options are available and are just as yummy – and it’s easy to incorporate more fruits and veggies during the summer when
The American Heart Association and F&S Building Innovations encouraged Roanoke Go Red for Women Luncheon guests to support the health and well-being of individuals served by the Bedford Pregnancy Center and Street Ransom by donating personal care items. The two local charities and the American Heart Association share a common goal of helping Roanokers build
Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative (MVHC) hosted a celebratory event culminating their Vaping Prevention Contest to help teens from the Bronx, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties learn the truth about vaping and raise awareness among their peers, parents and policy makers through creative and compelling Public Service Announcements. The concept for the
With the weather temps spiking, be sure to protect your heart in the heat. High temperatures can be hard on the heart and can put you at risk for suffering heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Doctors recommend using good judgment when it comes to activities outside in the heat and to stay hydrated. During hot
When you think of summer, you can’t help but dream about days at the beach, hikes in the mountains, or BBQ’s with fresh fruits and veggies. June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month and the American Heart Association is encouraging Americans to add color to their meals throughout the month as part of their
National CPR & AED Awareness Week is June 1–7 The American Heart Association presented Orange County Sheriff Deputy Andrew Eberhardt with their HeartSaver Hero Award for using his CPR skills to help a man when he suddenly collapsed from cardiac arrest. The award was presented Thursday, June 6th at the Orange County Government Center. “We
What’s a great gift for Dad that comes neatly packaged, has a cool beat and looks great in red? A healthy heart! Give your dad the best gift of all by joining him in living a heart healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyles can help prevent heart disease and stroke, and help Dad and the whole family
Guest Blog, Karey Packard. Eight years ago, I suffered cardiac arrest in my home. My 16-year-old daughter and I were cleaning our house when I collapsed. She immediately called 9-1-1 and performed CPR on me, saving my life. The American Heart Association states about 70 percent of out of hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes.
More than 350,000 people experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital each year in the United States. About 90 percent of those victims die, often because bystanders don’t know how to start Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or are afraid they’ll do something wrong. Bystander CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest