First Aid

In everyday health emergencies, we might feel overwhelmed at first when we need to provide first aid during a heart attack. But being ready to act fast and potentially save a life is super important. 

When a blizzard left some Red Crossers stranded in Nunavut, they decided to use it as an opportunity instead and ended up offering a psychological first aid course in their hotel for their fellow stranded travellers and whoever was interested. 

Now that you are looking to find the perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones, have you thought about visiting the Red Cross eShop?

When you love driving but hate driving winter conditions, here are some tips and resources to help you be better prepared for safe driving this season.

Fall – a time for apple-picking and breath-taking foliage. It’s also the season where a lot of us feel our energy levels drop as the sun sets earlier and earlier. Here are a few tips to get through fall relatively painlessly!

While little monsters are gearing up for their big night out in costume, here are 10 safety tips to ensure they get home hassle-free after trick-or-treating. There's certainly nothing to fear from vampires and witches, but the risk of your child getting burned, injured or lost is real.
 

I got a cold in September; early enough for others experiencing similar symptoms to question if it was their allergies but, as I don’t get allergies, I knew it was the dreaded cold. This one was with sinus congestion and a wicked, hacking cough. If you too think you’re welcoming in the colder weather with a, well, cold, here are some tips to follow to minimize its duration and spread to others.

Whether you're hitting the pavement to clear your mind, train for a race, or just enjoy the fresh air, running is one of the best ways to stay fit and feel great. But let’s be real—it can also lead to some bumps, bruises, and other unexpected surprises. To keep you on track and injury-free, here are eight first aid tips every runner should have in their back pocket.