Washington, DC— Patients coming to the emergency department with severe pain are not any more likely to suffer heart attack or death than those with mild or moderate pain. Read more »
Death from allergic reaction brings attention to school food safety
CNN – Ammaria Johnson, 7, of Virginia, died January 2 of cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis, according to a statement from Chesterfield County police. Read more »
Free rides home tonight for New Years!
For New Years Eve : Tipsy Tow offered by AAA: You don’t even have to be a AAA member, from 6pm-6am on New Year’s Eve/Day they will take your drunk self and your car home for FREE. Read more »
Learn CPR for the holidays!
The busy holiday season kicked in and so did the threat of the holiday heart attack. Read more »
Colorado Gives Day is December 6th and the American Heart Association is participating!
What is Colorado Gives Day?
Colorado Gives Day was created by the Community First Foundation and FirstBank with the goal to inspire and unite Coloradans in supporting hundreds of local nonprofits and to make Colorado Gives Day the largest day of giving in the state. Read more »
Students save a classmates life!
Three girls fromJohnson County Indiana were hailed as heroes after coming to a classmate’s rescue at Whiteland Community High School. Read more »
Can a nap really make you smarter?!
Instead of being viewed as lazy or slackers, workers who catch 40 winks in the afternoon may be gaining a bit more respect — or at least a bit more understanding. Read more »
Going to the dentist can be stressful, frightening and painful — but it may also help your heart!
Research presented Sunday at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) annual conference in Orlando, Fla., suggests that not only do frequent dental cleanings ward off plaque and gum disease, but they can also reduce risk of heart disease and stroke. Read more »
What exactly is a “Silent Heart Attack”?
A Silent Heart Attack is by far the most damaging myocardial infarction or MI. Twice as many people die from a silent heart attack as compared to those that experienced a myocardial infarction with chess pain. Read more »