Tag: Cardiac Arrest

What Is Cardiac Arrest–and How Is It Different From a Heart Attack?

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One is a circulation problem while the other is an electrical issue. The terms “cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” are often used interchangeably, but they are actually two distinct conditions. Understanding cardiac arrest and heart attacks could make all the difference when it comes to helping someone experiencing such an event. In this video, we explain everything you need to know about telling the two apart, plus what to do if you or someone nearby is having a heart attack or going into cardiac arrest. What is a heart attack? The heart…

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Can sauna lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease?

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For those who spent over 45 minutes per week in the sauna in total the incidence was 5.1 per 1,000 person years whilst it was 9.6 for those who spent less than 15 minutes per week in the sauna in total. Yes, you heard that right! Apart from relaxing you, frequent sauna use is linked to a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in men and women aged 50 years and over. The study has been published in the journal BMC Medicine. Researchers from the University of Eastern…

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