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When someone needs CPR, every
moment is crucial.
CPR, which stands for cardiopul-
monary resuscitation, can keep blood
flowing to a person’s heart and brain
until other medical treatment can
begin. But when there is a problem,
CPR needs to be started right away.
That’s why you should consider
learning this lifesaving technique. You
never know when someone near you
will need it.
A class act
You can get prepared with a training
course. A course in CPR can teach you:
■
How to recognize emergencies
and when to call 911
■
How and when to give CPR
■
How else to assist the person until
emergency medical help arrives
The courses often also include
training with an automated external
defibrillator (AED). These devices can
be used during sudden cardiac arrest
to restart the heart or to get it pump-
ing in normal rhythm again.
Sign yourself up
To find out more about Basic Life
Support (BLS), which includes CPR,
call
509-942-2600
.
Source: American Heart Association
WHEN YOU THINK OF THE
Mediterranean, you probably think
of beautiful coastlines, warm,
sunny climates and wonderful
food—food that not only tickles
your taste buds but may help fight
disease.
A number of studies have shown
the health benefits of eating like
people from the Mediterranean do.
According to researchers, such an
eating plan may help you:
■
Lose pounds and maintain
weight
■
Reduce heart disease risk
factors, such as high blood
pressure, cholesterol and blood
sugar levels
■
Reduce the risk of a second heart
attack if you’ve already had one
While foods from the Mediter-
ranean area can vary widely, many
of the eating habits of the people
who live there are similar and may
help explain the apparent health
benefits of their diets.
According to the American
Heart Association, these eating
habits include:
culinary trip
■
Focusing on plant foods, such as
fruits, vegetables, bread, potatoes,
beans and nuts
■
Using heart-healthy olive oil as
the main source of fat
■
Having a low to moderate intake
of dairy, eggs and poultry
■
Eating very little red meat
Make yours
Mediterranean
If the Mediterranean
diet sounds good to
you, here are some
suggestions from the
American Institute for
Cancer Research on
how you can make it
your own:
1.
Build your meals
around vegetables,
fruits and whole grains.
2.
Eat dried beans, nuts
or seeds each day.
3.
Eat less red meat,
and have fish on a regu-
lar basis.
4.
Replace butter and
margarine with olive oil.
MEDITERRANEAN DIET
TAKE A
Can you
perform CPR?
CONSIDER LEARNING THIS
LIFESAVING PROCEDURE
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