When shopping for an AED (automated external defibrillator) for your home, school or workplace, it’s important to know who the best manufacturers on the market are and what they have to offer. This not only ensures that you get a high-quality product, but that you can also rely on easy access to customer support, spares […]
If you’ve been following our blog, you’ve probably seen a number of articles where we talk about combatting obesity by getting more active (and enjoying it!), eating healthily, and even adopting a dog. But what exactly does obesity have to do with heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)? How can shedding excess kilograms really […]
The body’s cardiovascular system is one of the most complex and complicated systems to ever exist, and understanding it is no simple task. As a result, popular culture has given us all a simpler, more romantic and incorrect idea of what the heart does and doesn’t do. We say that we have love in our […]
We all sit – a lot! It’s the nature of today’s lifestyle, and our love of staying seated has been hailed as one of the biggest health issues of our time. Let’s take a look at the risks of sitting and whether or not standing while working will benefit your health. Getting to the Bottom […]
We’re all familiar with how heart attacks are portrayed – sharp chest pains, sweating and dizziness followed by a dramatic collapse – but that’s not really how many heart attacks happen. In fact, some can be almost unnoticeable or easily mistaken for less serious health issues. Here’s some insight into silent heart attacks, how they […]
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects around 1 in 3 Australians aged 18 and up, and approximately two-thirds of these have uncontrolled high blood pressure. Having blood pressure of 140/90mmHg or higher puts you at increased risk of several chronic and potentially fatal health issues ranging from eye disease and kidney failure to stroke, […]
For over 11,000 years, dogs have been helping humans thrive. From providing protection and herding livestock to providing meaningful companionship, our furry friends have made our lives easier, happier and more fulfilling – and they’re making our hearts healthier too! The Heart-Healthy Benefits of Dog Ownership Recent research showed that having a dog in your […]
