General Health-Related
Keeping Mum’s Heart Safe From Attack
Heart attacks occur when the heart muscle does not get enough blood, which causes it to die. Unbeknownst to many, women and mums are often struck down by heart attacks. It is important to know the symptoms, so that you can keep your mum safe.
How-To
First Aid for Nappy Rash
Nappy rash is a form of dermatitis that occurs when the skin is exposed to moisture for prolonged periods of time. Nappy rash can be very uncomfortable for children and even cause infection. As such, it is important to know first aid for nappy rash.
Danger
Baby Proofing 101
Baby proofing is the act of implementing safety features and removing hazards in your living spaces to maximise the safety of children and babies. Baby proofing is important, as children aged 0-4 have the highest rates of injury death.
How-To
First Aid for Aortic Dissection
An aortic dissection occurs when blood rushes through a tear in the inner layer of the aorta. This can cause the inner layer to split from the middle layer, and result in aortic rupture. As such, it is important to know first aid for aortic dissection.
Mental Health
Food Choices that Support Mental Health
Good food has been shown to support the growth of good bacteria in the gut, which helps improve mental health. Processed and refined foods, meanwhile, have been shown to contribute to mood fluctuations and chronic conditions.
Disease
What is Sudden Death?
A sudden death is one that is unexpected. Most sudden deaths are caused by cardiovascular diseases. It is important to understand these causes, so that you can provide effective first aid treatment, and reduce the casualty's risk of serious complications.
First Aid Equipment
Top Reasons You Need AED Training
The abbreviation for "automated external defibrillator" (AED) is "AED." Because it is automated, it will perform all of the laborious tasks for you.
Allergy and Asthma
How to Manage Asthma During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, it is important for women to continue taking their asthma medication. Though some women feel uneasy about continuing their asthma medication during pregnancy, asthma attacks can put unborn babies at risk.
General Health-Related
Trampoline Safety
After monkey bars, trampolines have the second largest cause of hospital-related injuries. One must seriously consider the safety risks and measures they must follow if they are going to have a trampoline at home and hope to keep their children safe.
First Aid Training
First Aid Signs from Around the World
Be First Aid prepared and educate you and your loved ones on how to ask for help in an emergency or accidental situation.
Injury
Burns & Scalds First Aid Tips
First aid 101 for treating and preventing burns and scalds, with the increased risk of these occurring as families use heaters and hot showers to warm up from the chill.
How-To
Constipation First Aid
Constipation occurs when a person passes stools less frequently, and their stools become difficult to pass. It is important to know first aid for constipation, as chronic constipation can either lead to, or be a symptom of, ongoing health complications.