The Mikey Network

Placing MIKEYs (AEDs) in as many public places as possible. Students can now earn Volunteer Hours learning CPR/AED online & on our App!

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We recently took part in a webinar titled AEDs (MIKEYs) on Construction Sites, hosted by the Residential Construction Council of Ontario.
As of Jan. 1, MIKEYs will be required on Ontario construction sites!
Deatils here:
https://t.co/16U1cnJLSL

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We need legislation passed that would ensure every construction site has a MIKEY defibrillator to help save lives.
Join our team and support The Mikey Network!

#BePartOfTheChange #mikeynetwork

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Heart Health Tip: Eat chocolate - Eaten in moderation, dark chocolate can actually be good for you. It can help lower the risk of heart disease.

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Heart Health Tip: Move your body - Ensure you’re always moving! Consider going for a stroll during your lunch break or exercises in your spare time.

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Heart Health Tip: Know your numbers - Visiting your doctor and checking your vitals is important for your heart-health. Schedule regular check-ups with your doctor.

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Heart Health Tip: Eat chocolate - Eaten in moderation, dark chocolate can actually be good for you. It can help lower the risk of heart disease.

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With your generous support, over 2,700 MIKEYs have been placed in publicly-accessible areas. These portable, user-friendly devices automatically diagnose life-threatening heart rhythms and can increase someone’s chance of survival by up to 50 per cent.

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Heart Health Tip: Know your numbers - Visiting your doctor and checking your vitals is important for your heart-health. Schedule regular check-ups with your doctor.

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Word of the day: Blood pressure- The pressure in your main artery system which is usually measured on your arm.

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Word of the day - Aorta: The largest artery in the body, and the primary blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood out of the heart to the rest of the body.

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Heart Health Tip: Move your body - Ensure you’re always moving! Consider going for a stroll during your lunch break or exercises in your spare time.

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Heart Health Tip: Eat chocolate - Eaten in moderation, dark chocolate can actually be good for you. It can help lower the risk of heart disease.

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Here are some tips for your heart health: https://t.co/hbqs9tAye3

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Word of the day: Aorta - The largest artery in the body, and the primary blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood out of the heart to the rest of the body.

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Word of the day: Ablation- Procedure that eliminates extra electrical pathways within the heart that cause fast of irregular heart rhythms.

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Heart Health food to add to your diet: Sweet Potatoes: Yum! Sweet Potatoes keep your eyes, bones, and immune system healthy.

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Here are 3 superfoods you should have everyday: https://t.co/Mu5UzM2VgI

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Heart health foods to add to your diet: Berries - Berries such as strawberries and blueberries are believed to carry antioxidants that help to decrease blood pressure and dilate blood vessels. This is attributed to the benefit of compounds known as anthocyanins, and flavonoids.

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Heart Health Tip: Carrots - Carrots are rich in carotenoids, which are powerful antioxidants that can combat free radicals that cause heart disease.

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Fruits & vegetables that are good for heart health: Avocado
These soft, tasty fruits will provide your body and heart with plenty of healthy fats. They’re composed of monounsaturated fats, high in antioxidants, and also contain potassium to help lower heart disease factors.