As we’ve already talked about, not enough bystanders have training in life-saving techniques such as CPR.

Yoga: Should you finally try it? With the New Year, the question may have been on your mind. Those cute yoga outfits, and it looks easy enough; however, is there any real benefit besides improving your flexibility? Is it just a persisting exercise fad?

Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s longtime fight against coronary heart disease is especially unique, according to a new Medscape article. Some things he has done over the course of several decades separate his experience from the average cardiac patient in the U.S., according to the article’s writer. The ultimate reason doesn’t come down to his access to top-notch quality care.

How confident are you that if you suffer a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) moment that someone around you will be able to help?

It’s disappointing when 57 percent of adults in the U.S. say they are trained in CPR and would help a stranger if needed, but only 11 percent report that they’ve ever been in that situation. PulsePointRespond and PulsePoint AED are free mobile apps looking to connect good Samaritans already trained in CRP to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) situations requiring their help.