Summer is here, and it's time to enjoy the sunshine and outdoor activities. But summer also means extreme heat waves, which can be difficult to manage for adults and children alike.
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Watching dramatic CPR scenes on TV or in movies can be misleading, especially when it comes to understanding how CPR works in real life. We get it—exciting moments make for good storytelling, but they do not show what CPR is really like. Let's talk about what CPR is actually like and when it should be done.
There are many beliefs or myths that can and do stop people from helping another individual in distress, such as cardiac arrest. In fact, seven out of 10 cardiac arrests happen in front of bystanders, however less than 20% of bystanders end up providing first aid.
In many parts of the country, winter means icy roads and sidewalks. With ice comes an increased risk of falls and injury. Here are some tips on how to lessen the risk of falls in icy conditions.
Every year people fall off ladders while hanging decorations, cut themselves while wrapping presents, and trip over electric cables or toys left on floors. There are instances of children or pets swallowing small ornaments, and even electrical shocks from holiday tree lights. So, we’ve put together 10 tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe and merry over the holidays.
The holiday season is approaching and for some, it can bring a range of emotions. It can be a joyful time of coming together with loved ones, as well as a challenging reminder of loss and hardship. Regardless of our circumstance, we all experience stress in different ways and it’s important to find the tools that help you manage. Here, we share some suggestions.
Sexual violence in many modern armed conflicts is a terrible reality. Under International Humanitarian Law (IHL) it can be a war crime. Despite provisions in the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols that explicitly prohibit rape and other forms of sexual violence, sexual abuse of women, girls, boys and men in armed conflict is still frequent and widespread. The path to justice for survivors can be daunting.
In honour of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Canadian Red Cross is highlighting our efforts to prevent and fight gender-based violence in our communities and around the world.