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Cardiac Cocktail: the affect of Alcohol on the Heart
Did you know the amount of Alcohol you consume can have a negative affect on your heart? We share our top tips for cutting your units for a healthier heart.
Why a defibrillator should be your New Year resolution
It’s that time of year where we look to a New Year resolution to start the year off right & an AED for your workplace could be the very place to start.
How medical equipment has evolved over the last 100 years
Discover how our medical equipment has evolved to help shape the care and treatment we receive today and increase the amount of lives saved too.
Tory MPs block bill to give First Aid Training to Children
Tory MPs have blocked a bill which would allow schools to provide First Aid Training to Children by "filibustering", preventing a vote from being cast.
20 year old footballer survives cardiac arrest
A young footballer was left fighting for his life on Thursday night after he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) during a 5-a-side match in Northampton.
Health and Safety in Sport
More of us are getting active in sporting hobbies; but what precautions should we be taking to ensure our Health and Safety when raising our heart rate ?
Children, Sports and Cardiac Arrest
As children are susceptible to cardiac arrest just like the rest of us, we need to make sure that our children are protected when they’re playing sports.
Why CPR & AED training should be part of the National teaching curriculum
We at defibshop believe First Aid and AED training should be added to the national curriculum. But why is not part of the curriculum already?
Should AEDs be mandatory on flights?
After a holidaymaker collapsed suffering an SCA on board a Ryanair flight, a call for all commercial flights to have AEDs on board has been issued.
Scottish footballer diagnosed with rare heart condition
A Scottish footballer has been diagnosed with a heart problem after complaining of shortness of breath towards the end of last season with Dunfermline.
