Have you checked to see if your insurance company will reimburse you the cost of taking a CPR, First Aid, or Babysitting class? Many insurance companies offer programs to entice their subscribers to stay healthy. They have Biometric screenings, smoking
Cardiac Rehabilitation Week 2018
The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) celebrates Cardiac Rehabilitation week every February during the week of Valentine’s Day. This designation helps focus attention on the benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation for people diagnosed, or are at risk, for
National Heart Month 2018
February is National Heart Month. Do you know your risk factors for Heart Disease? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults. About 2,300 Americans die of Cardiovascular Disease every day. That’s every day – not per month
The end of Nya Studio
Today was my last class at Nya Studio. It has been a bittersweet kind of day. I’m not just moving out, Nya Studio itself is no more as of 1/31. Nya stood for Not Your Average Studio, it was a
Move update 1.23.18
I’m starting to get ready for the move! Over the past few weeks I’ve packed up a lot of non-essential supplies. Zabel has been packing her things up to and Nya Studio is starting to look a little bare. My
Snowmobile Safety & Awareness Week 2018
Honesty post – I’ve never been on a snowmobile before. I’ve lived in NH for over half of my life and have only seen them from afar or walked in their tracks. Perhaps someday I’ll have a chance to ride
Have you checked your AED supply kit?
I think most of us are good about restocking adhesive bandages in our first aid kits, and checking the batteries on our smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. But when was the last time you checked the supply kit for your
How carbohydrates affect your heart health
It’s Sugar Awareness Week. Sugar is a type of carbohydrate that our bodies use, so I thought I’d look at how carbohydrates affect our heart health. Our food contains 3 types of carbohydrates; sugar, starch and fiber. Carbohydrates can be
Sugar Awareness Week 2018
January 15th-19th is Sugar Awareness Week. The Sugar Awareness website is challenging all of us to not eat sugar for 5 days. Can you do it? Do you know how many foods we eat daily contain sugar? There are natural
AHA eCards
Over the past few months I have been switching over to the new eCards from the American Heart Association. They’re digital, can be emailed directly to the class participant, and everyone receives their certification card a lot more quickly. There