How to Prepare for a Hike: A Complete Guide for Outdoor Enthusiasts in Southern California

Friends Hiking in Los Angeles

As the days grow longer and the air gets warmer, there’s no better time to escape the routine and immerse yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds us. Hiking, a very accessible outdoor activity, yields both adventure as well as tranquility, be it exploring lush forests, arid deserts, or coastal ridges. For Southern Californians, many trails are awaiting exploration. This is especially true for many people in Los Angeles, as well as those near Long Beach, just within a short drive.

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How to Identify Cardiac Arrest: Insights from the US

A person experiencing cardiac arrest

Approximately 356,000 Americans experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest annually, as estimated by the American Heart Association. All too often, some 90% are fatal due to a lack of timely enough help or because bystanders simply do not know how to save them. And on top of this, an estimated 800,000 Americans are treated in the emergency room every year for heart attack, making heart-related emergencies one of the leading killers throughout the country.

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