As we close the door on 2020, we’re reflecting on a long and difficult year. Whether you dealt with job loss, isolation, increased childcare demands, health issues, or the loss of a family member or friend, 2020 was incredibly hard for so many reasons. The coming year holds more hope, but the next few months will continue to challenge us. This is why it’s a good time to work on becoming more resilient – for the good of both your physical and mental health. What is Resilience? According … [Read more...]
Maintain Social Connections for Heart Health
Normally, December is a month of parties, celebrations, and quality time with family and friends. But as the pandemic continues to spread throughout Minnesota, it appears that this will be a holiday season like no other. Most – if not all – holiday gatherings will have to be downsized or cancelled, and the social contact we rely on to get us through the cold and dark days of winter will not be available. Experts say that it’s more important than ever to maintain those vital social connections … [Read more...]
What’s the Difference Between Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
Many people associate CPR with heart attacks. However, because heart attacks usually don’t cause the heart to stop beating, CPR is not often needed following a heart attack. In contrast, a sudden cardiac arrest occurs suddenly, without warning, and stops the heart from pumping blood. This is when CPR is needed to save the patient’s life, and to preserve brain and organ function. What are other differences between heart attack and cardiac arrest? We turned to the American Heart … [Read more...]
Quality Sleep Can Protect Against Heart Disease
Getting a good night of sleep has many benefits to both physical and mental health. It can help with weight loss, mental sharpness, mood, skin health, and more. In addition, sleep can also have a direct impact on heart health and heart disease risk. But getting quality sleep is a struggle for many people. In a recent study, researchers found that adults who got sufficient, quality sleep had fewer early signs of heart disease than those who slept either too little or too much. People who … [Read more...]
American Heart Association Issues New CPR Guidelines
In the new CPR guidelines recently issued by the American Heart Association, the importance of bystander CPR was re-emphasized. “Cardiac arrest is a life-or-death situation,” the AHA committee chair said. “When every second counts, it’s important for lay people to be ready and willing to start CPR.” The new guidelines recommend that bystanders CPR even if they aren’t sure whether the victim is in cardiac arrest. The risk of harm from CPR is low – especially when compared to the potential risk … [Read more...]
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