People With Congenital Heart Disease Need Physical Activity
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 12:48 PM
Sacramento, CA... A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association reminds physicians and people with congenital heart disease that regular physical activity is still important and should be promoted.
Congenital heart disease (heart structural problems existing since birth) is estimated to affect more than 859,000 children and 850,000 adults in the United States.
According to the statement:...
News from the American Heart Association -- Cardiac Arrest vs Heart Attack ... What is the Difference??
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 01:15 PM
Sacramento, CA... A little knowledge can be a lifesaving thing. Too often, people use “sudden cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” interchangeably, but they shouldn’t.
A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked and sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating unexpectedly. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem. Here are a few more facts it may be healthy to know from the American Heart Association....
The Calaveras County Commission on Aging (CCCOA) Senior of The Year Awards May 14th
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 01:24 PM
San Andreas, CA... The Calaveras County Commission on Aging (CCCOA) is again this year highlighting older adults who have made an impact on our community. CCCOA acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and is empowered to perform such functions as are consistent with its purposes: to help the community to provide an environment conducive to the well-being of older people; to concern itself with preventing problems; to deal with problems after they occur; and to attempt to be aware of and communicate regarding issues affecting seniors in Calaveras County...
2013 Junior Miss Calaveras Pageant and Junior Frog Jump Saturday, May 11
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 01:56 PM
Angels Camp, CA... The Junior Miss Calaveras Pageant and Junior Frog Jump will be held concurrently on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Altaville Melones Fire Department in Angels Camp...
Valley Springs, CA... Tonight Sgt Chris Hewitt gave the update and much of what was covered is below but there were some additional details for those of you following the cast to make it worth a viewing. Calaveras County Sheriff’s Investigators have been in contact with the Fowler family and continue to make progress in the investigation into the murder of 8-year-old Leila Fowler. Evidence continues to be collected at the Fowler’s Valley Springs home...