We developed this page to provide our California customers with a resource for maintaining a healthy heart. The team at Rush EMS hopes that our California ACLS, BLS and PALS certification customers will find this page informative and helpful.
Leading a physically active life is one of the keys to preventing cardiovascular-related complications such as heart attacks and cardiac arrest. California is no different than the rest of the country in that it struggles with obesity and diabetes. In fact, Californians have the highest rate of diabetes in the West at 8.6%. This is significantly higher than the national average.
Daily exercise is crucial to preventing heart attacks. Here are some great ways to get out and enjoy the beautiful state of California.
If there is one thing that California is known for it is the ocean. At the beach you can swim, surf, build sandcastles, take walks, play softball, play volleyball and more. All of these activities would be considered physical activity. Here is a great site that has information on all of the beaches in California and gives activity suggestions. http://www.beachcalifornia.com/
Also, here is a site that talks about beach safety. http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/beach-safety-101
California is also home to some of the best hiking in the country. Whether you live in Northern California or Southern California, you can find different hikes with different levels of difficulty. Check out this site that highlights some of the best trails in California. http://bestcaliforniahikes.com/
The sunny California weather provides ideal bicycling conditions. Here is a great site that will help you plan your bicycling adventure in California. http://www.terrymorse.com/
As a California BLS, ACLS or PALS certified medical professional, you know the importance of maintaining a healthy diet when it comes to the prevention of heart attacks, cardiac arrests and other heart-related issues. One of the best ways to begin eating correctly is to begin shopping for food correctly. It is often difficult to find good, healthy and organic food. Here is a link to the California Farmers’ Markets Association. You will be able to locate a Farmer’s market near you. http://cafarmersmkts.com/
Childhood obesity is a significant concern in California. Here are a few things that you can do in California to get the kids out of the house and help them be active.
Sea World – 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, CA
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo – 1300 Senter Road, San Jose, CA
Pacific Park – Santa Monica California
Tomales Bay State Park – Pierce Point Road, Inverness, CA
Tahoe Amusement Park – 35 College Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA
Other California Adventures - http://attractions.uptake.com/california/family.html
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