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Caught on Camera: Vice-principal helps save stu...

A ninth grader in Utah is lucky to be alive after his heart stopped and he collapsed to the floor in the middle of gym class. Skyler Nelson, 14, was...

Swimming is more than a pastime, it's a child's...

If you were ever a kid embarking on a new round of swimming lessons at your local pool, you’ll likely recall a particular set of visceral experiences that came with...

Woman revived after suffering cardiac arrest at...

A 55-year-old woman is in serious but stable condition in hospital after suffering cardiac arrest and collapsing at the Glebe Community Centre. Bystanders immediately started CPR and an off-duty physician...

Imposter snow-sport helmets a concern while Can...

Biomechanical engineer Alyssa DeMarco is distressed whenever she spots two nearly identical snow-sport helmets -- with a subtle difference that could be life shattering. Superior helmets are certified by an...

Search-and-rescue expert tells you how to stay ...

Volunteer search and rescue teams regularly join police forces searching for people who get lost in the Canadian wilderness. Tony Rodgers, spokesman and searcher with Halifax Regional Search and Rescue,...

Is Distance Running Healthy for Your Heart?

The effects of long distance running is debated regulary by medical experts. While it is true that long-term endurance athletes have had some scarring noted in the heart muscle, it is...