by Pearl SalkinWritten by Pearl SalkinUpdated September 2026 to reflect current CPR and post-cardiac-arrest guidance. Walking to work is usually considered one of the healthier ways to start the day. For 58-year-old Minneapolis resident Michael McKee, however, cardiac arrest while walking to work nearly ended his life in 2008. McKee was on his usual four-mile route along […]
by Nupur AgarwalAbusing your body can cost you a lot, not only in terms of doctor’s bills ,but also the age long negative effects it can have. Treasure your health and take good care of it before it’s too late!
by Nupur AgarwalThe word cholesterol generally sets alarms bells ringing in ones mind. One thinks of high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke damaging the delicate human system. But then hey! If it’s all that bad, what is the need of this soft, waxy, greasy substance doing rounds in our body?
by Mollie BowmanMore than 430,000 women die yearly due to cardiovascular disease.
by Carin MangimeliHigh cholesterol can be a scary precursor to heart disease or it can be a wake-up call that you need to make some changes in your life to increase your life span. Make some small modifications and you should get that number back under control.
by Laura_FrostWritten by Laura Frost Most workplaces have a first aid kit. But what happens if an employee, customer, or visitor suddenly collapses from cardiac arrest? Bandages and antiseptic aren’t going to help restart a heart. That’s where an Automated External Defibrillator, or AED, becomes critically important. The American Heart Association reports that approximately 10,000 cardiac […]
by Carin MangimeliThe dangers of cardiovascular disease have only become well-known within the last five years. As the leading cause death in women, it is a formidable disease that fells CEOs and stay-at-home moms alike.
by Carin MangimeliIn an effort to assist the American Heart Association in limiting the population’s intake of sugar and decreasing the obesity risk, many schools
by Pamela ArsenaIt wasn’t until the late 1930’s that AHA begun looking at ways to extend their activities to reach the public.
by Pamela ArsenaThere are many foods that benefit the heart but there are 4 heart healthy foods which act as super foods.