No one likes to think about the possibility of a disaster striking their home or community, but the reality is that it could happen. Families can minimize the fear and uncertainty and increase the chances that each family member remains safe by developing a family emergency response plan. There are three important questions to consider […]
Regardless of the primary sport interest, young athletes are always looking for ways to boost their performance levels and hone their skills. They train harder and experiment with diet changes, but often hit a plateau that is hard to overcome. Blending traditional training programs with new activities to expand an athlete’s skillset is not a […]
In nearly every emergency, victims are racing against time to get help; this is no different for someone who suffers from a stroke. The American Heart Association places strokes as the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, estimating that an American suffers from a stroke about every 40 seconds. By learning the […]
Four out of five sudden cardiac arrests happen at home, according to the American Heart Association. With nearly 383,000 sudden cardiac arrests happening outside of a hospital each year, that’s a scary statistic. What’s even worse is that nearly 70% of American bystanders feel helpless in the event of a cardiac arrest emergency because they […]
With the beautiful weather in Southern California, many of us use our pools nearly year-round. Summer can come up quick for many families, and it is easy to forget about proper safety precautions for the pool area. Before the next time you spark up the barbecue and gather the kids to enjoy some summer […]
Across the country and especially in Southern California, many children are exposed to the water on a regular basis. In the summer, it is even more common. While this is exciting for children, it can be scary for parents. After all, we want our children to be safe at all times. It is important to […]
Swimming is one of the most popular low-impact sports in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean you can’t get hurt. There are two common reasons swimming injuries occur: fatigue leading to poor technique and repetitive motion causing strain. Most swimming-related injuries develop over time. Therefore, whether you are a competitive swimmer or simply enjoy swimming […]
In the movies, a drowning person responds to his or her situation with waiving arms, violent kicking, and screams for help. Therefore, many of us look for those signs when scanning the water for people in need. However, it simply doesn’t look that way. In truth, when a person is drowning, they are battling to […]
Drowning remains the leading cause of the death for children 1-4 years of age in Orange County and throughout California. Drowning is also one of the top five leading causes of death among children under 17-years-old. This information is according to a study conducted by the Orange County Health Care Agency. Around 64% of the […]