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 […]
While other areas of the country might be experiencing record breaking cold temperatures and snowstorms, it is all sunny skies in Southern California. With spring just around the corner, temperatures will start to rise rapidly, and before you know it, you’ll be lounging on the beach or pool. It is important to make sure that […]
Pools can be used for a lot more than soaking up the sun and avoiding the heat on a hot summer day. For many people, the thought of swimming laps in a pool is far outside their comfort zone, but it shouldn’t be. Swimming laps isn’t just for water polo players, swimmers and triathletes. […]
At one point or another, most children are afraid of the water – especially putting their head under water. The earlier you expose your child to the water, the more it will help prevent them from fearing it. Below are six steps to help your child conquer their fear the water. Step 1: Bring your […]
Most of the time, drowning is completely preventable, especially with young children. There are many resources available to teach parents and their children about water safety. Parents often believe that the only way for a child to drown is in a swimming pool, but this is not true. There are other water hazards that your […]