Heart attack first aid knowledge can be of great help in case of heart attack emergency. The first hour of a heart attack is the "golden hour" where immediate help can increases the chances of recovery of the patient. This is a brief guide to the emergency first aid in heart attack.

Heart Attack First Aid : If You are With the Patient
-The first rule of emergency first aid in heart attack says, call for help but stay with the patient.
-Ask the person to lie down comfortable and put an aspirin tablet of any description under the tongue.
-Or immediately place the palm of your hand flat on the patient's chest just over the lower part of the breast bone. Then press your hand in a pumping motion just 2-3 times by using the other hand. This may make the heart beat again.
-Ask the patient to cough so that there is blood circulation.
-In severe cases provide artificial respiration and begin CPR.

Heart Attack First Aid : If You are a Patient
-Stop whatever you're doing and sit down or lie down.
-Take emergency tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Or take an aspirin unless you are allergic to aspirin.
- Call for help.
- If you can get to the hospital faster by car, have someone drive you. Do not drive yourself to the hospital.

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Emergency First Aid in Heart Attack
Apart from performing the above mentioned heart attack emergency pointers, a patient can be given artificial respiration (mouth to mouth resuscitation) and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) as emergency first aid in heart attack. Both these procedures have to be performed together. Though, one needs to be properly trained on resuscitation dummies for doing CPR and artificial respiration on a patient. Mentioned under are the details of:

• Artificial Respiration
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  

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How to give Artificial Respiration?
-Tilt the head of the patient backwards and lift up his chin.
-Next, pinch shut the nostrils of the patient with two fingers so as to prevent air leakage.

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Breast cancer today, is one of the most deadly diseases among women all over the world. As per the statistics, one out of nine women suffer from breast cancer. Though the cause and treatment of it has not been detected yet but if diagnosed in an early stage it can indeed be treated by conservative surgery and radio therapy thereafter.
Discussed under are all the facts and details related to breast cancer. Take a look:

Breast Cancer Diagnosis
There are a couple of tests that can be done for diagnosing breast cancer. They are mentioned as under:

a) Clinical Examination for Breast Cancer
Every female between the age group of 20-40 should make a it a part of their routine check up every three years. Seek a physician or gynecologist and get yourself examined for breast cancer. Women older than 40 years need to get it examined at least once a year.
b) Mammography
Mammography refers to the radiological examination of breasts using minimum amount of x-ray doses. Since mostly the breast cancer cases are found to be amongst women above 40, it is important for ladies in and above this age group that they go for mammography every year. This becomes all the more important in case one suspects some kind of abnormalities in breasts or has a family history of breast cancer.
c) Breast Self Examination
Breast self examination or BSE is the easiest way to detect the signs of breast cancer by oneself. Perform this self test every month after 10 days of your mensuration to keep a track of possible breast cancer symptoms. How to do breast self examination can be learnt from various informative sites on internet.

Breast Cancer Causes
The major factors that generally lead to breast cancer are:

• Gender- Being a female, you automatically fall in the risk category of breast cancer.
• Family History- One is more susceptible to this particular cancer if there is a hereditary of it in previous family generations.
• Smoking- Smoking is one of the leading causes of breast cancer.
• Alcohol Consumption- Too much of alcohol can also lead to breast cancer.
• Early Radiological Examinations- Radiological examinations (for the treatment of another cancer) increases the risk of breast cancer.
• Other Causes- other possible causes include obesity, age, early mensuration, dense breast tissues etc.

Breast Cancer Symptoms
Mentioned under are the abnormalities in breast anatomy that are suggestive breast cancer symptoms:

-Abnormal swelling in a specific part or of the entire breast.
-Continuous pain in breast.
-Abnormal secreation (other than breast milk) from nipple.
-Puckering, dimpling or rashes in breast skin.
-Unusual lump in the underarm area.
On experiencing any of the above mentioned abnormalities or symptoms in breast, it is must to see a specializing doctor.

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Aerobics is a fun way to exercise and stay fit. Regular aerobics routine are generally low-labor work outs with dance being a prominent part of it. It is actually the dance and music part that makes it such a popular form of exercise. Besides, aerobics also helps in strengthening the lungs and heart along with enhancing the cardiopulmonary efficiency. Lowering cholesterol levels and reducing stress and anxiety are other benefits that regular aerobic exercise brings along.

Mentioned under are 7 useful tips that can come handy while doing aerobic exercise and also provide a fair idea of how to do aerobics.

Warm up Stretching
It is best to warm up with stretches before starting the aerobic regime. This renders flexibility to muscles in advance and helps in avoiding injuries while doing exercises. One would find it easier to move and bend after warm up stretching.

Surrounding Temperature
In case you are performing an aerobic session inside a room, make sure that the temperature of the room is optimal. It is so, because body sweats during and after the aerobics thus, a room too hot would make it difficult to exercise while a room too cold is also not ideal. The temperature of aerobics room should be neither too hot, nor too cold.

Comfortable Clothes
Comfortable clothes are one of the most important pointers that one should remember while performing any kind of exercise. Cotton clothes are the best choice as they are breathable, soft and most comfortable in sweaty situations.

Aerobic Videos
Many people opt for aerobic videos to follow the steps. If such is the case, then its best to watch the video prior to starting the exercise as this would give you an idea of whether or not you would be able to perform the aerobics steps without straining or injuring your muscles.

Start From Basic
Make sure you choose the aerobics video as per your experience and exposure to the art of aerobics. Don't shy from starting with the beginner's videos as avoiding the first basic aerobic steps for advance work outs can take a toll on body.

Diet Plan
At times one needs a special and precise diet for following exercise regime. Thus, it is recommended to seek a physician's advice before starting an aerobic session and follow the diet plan religiously, if any.

Muscle Pull or Injury
It is very likely that one might suffer from a muscle pull while performing aerobics. In that case, it is wise to terminate the exercise program and rest until the muscles get back to normal. A warm pack or towel can be used for soothing the stretched muscle. Though, if it is a severe injury, rush to the physician immediately for medical help.

You can find more detailed information about aerobics and how to do aerobics at: Aerobics Guide

Women have been conditioned to believe that they are on a personal sexual timeline. There's a certain age to have children, and certain age when sex ceases to be a priority. This timeline has created a lot of stress and anxiety over the years, but there's a change taking place in the modern 21st century women. Women are enjoying motherhood later in life, and they are certainly enjoying sex well into their golden years, so those antiquated ideas about sex are being replaced by a new attitude about life, and how to live it.

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