american heart association
Reading this could save your life: The dangers of high blood pressure
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 3:40pm
Event Date:
November 8, 2018 - 6:00pm
High blood pressure is very common. The Centers for Disease Control states that it affects one in three American adults and more than 50 percent of people over 55 years of age.
High blood pressure is also a major cause of premature death. It leads to heart failure, stroke, heart attack, and chronic kidney disease. Worldwide, the World Health Organization estimates it is responsible for 9.4 million deaths per year.
Young Colombian rider earns Leader Jersey by winning Amgen Stage 2
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 8:32pm
With just over 2k left to ride to the summit of Gibraltar Road, Team Sky’s 21-year-old Egan Bernal (COL) attacked and swiftly climbed away to a solo victory to close out Stage 2 of the 2018 Amgen Tour of California. Tao Geoghegan Hart and his Team Sky teammates set an unyielding pace all the way up the steep grade in support of lead rider Bernal to help launch him to his fourth victory of the 2018 season, shoring up the race lead as well as nearly all of the classification wins with today’s epic climb and overall performance.
Youth in Juvenile Treatment Center earn CPR/AED cards
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 1:12pm
Eleven youth detained at the Juvenile Treatment Center (JTC) in South Lake Tahoe recently received two certifications: American Heart Association Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
This was the first time the course was offered to the youth housed at the facility, and not only did they get these important certifications but they also earned school credits.
John J. Castellanos - October 31, 1949 - November 5, 2016
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 2:28pm
John Joseph Castellanos, a South Lake Tahoe area lawyer, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2016.
John was born on October 31, 1949 to loving parents Jose Juan and Lucille Castellanos in Stockton, California. He is the second of six siblings, who all experienced the sad loss of their father at an early age and whose memory brought them closer as family. John lived the values and beliefs of his parents, especially his beloved mother. He was a devoted son and loving brother and loyal to many friends.
Amgen Tour of California finishes in Sacramento
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/22/2016 - 7:51pm
After 782 miles and eight days of racing, 23 year-old Julian Alaphilippe (FRA) of Etixx – Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team clinched the 2016 Amgen Tour of California championship, becoming the youngest rider to hold that title in the race’s 11 years. U.S. National Road Race Champion Megan Guarnier (Glens Falls, New York) of Boels-Dolmans Cycling Team also celebrated victory in Sacramento as the four-day Amgen Breakaway from Heart Disease™ Women’s Race Empowered with SRAM which concluded along with the men’s event.
Prevent the Holiday Bulge: Ten Healthy Eating Tips
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/19/2014 - 11:49pm
The holidays and their food celebrations are almost here! Sound wonderful? Many love the holidays, but dread the annual resolution to lose weight. Consider this: if you eat 500 extra calories a day for two months, you could gain nearly 10 pounds.
Limit holiday weight gain with the following tips.
Be selective. At a party, scan the food choices and select the best first. Skip snack foods available “anytime” like chips, crackers, pretzels, and cheese.
Fill up, not out. Alternate high calorie treats with low calorie vegetables and beverages.
American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day is Friday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 10:16pm
Event Date:
February 7, 2014 (All day)
Remember to wear red on Friday! February 7 is the American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day. Help raise awareness for heart disease in women and show your support in the fight against it. More women die from heart disease than all kinds of cancers combined.
Show your support for our mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers and friends.
South Lake Tahoe Ambulance Units Upgrade Their Cardiac ECG Equipment
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 6:02amThe ambulance units servicing the City of South Lake Tahoe and Meyers community have integrated electronic equipment to contribute to the best possible patient care decisions for heart attack patients. By utilizing Bluetooth technology included in their Zoll monitors, their new Blackberry phones provide a Bluetooth signal to send the EKG heart readings immediately to the ER physician (securely encrypted) via email, fax & weblink.
Study: Moderate Coffee Consumption Offers Protection Against Heart Failure
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 4:26amWhile current American Heart Association heart failure prevention guidelines warn against habitual coffee consumption, some studies propose a protective benefit, and still others find no association at all. Amidst this conflicting information, research from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center attempts to shift the conversation from a definitive yes or no, to a question of how much.
