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Would you know what to do in a cardiac emergency?

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Knowing what to do when a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs can literally mean the difference between saving someone’s life, and having them die in your arms.  While everyone responds differently under stress, having basic life saving skills can help you focus in a time of crisis and initiate life saving procedures.  According to the Read More

Why salt should be on your mind and not your kitchen table

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According to the American Heart Association, about 77.9 million, or 1 in 3, Americans and 1 in 4 Latinos have high blood pressure.  Having high blood pressure, puts you at a higher risk for a heart attack, heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease including kidney failure. One of the culprits that increase blood pressure is Read More

Celebrate Stroke Month with the Power of Laughter

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May is Stroke Month, and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association invites you to invoke the Power of Laughter during Stroke Month.  Power of Laughter is a one-night comedy show taking place at Carolines, a comedy nightclub on Broadway.  It’s one of the hundreds of Power to End Stroke initiatives happening nationwide this month. The Read More