Think Fast To Counteract Hypothermia On A Mountain

July 25, 2012 ChelseaHoover36 0 Comments

By Geoff Goond Hypothermia has the power to sneak up on a climber even if they are fit, healthy and experienced. The condition is concerned with the cooling of the body’s inner core, which is usually kept at a near constant temperature. Much like a normal home’s thermostat the human body keeps itself at the …

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The Facts Behind A Heart Attack

June 27, 2012 ChelseaHoover36 0 Comments

By Geoff Goond Heart attacks are caused by a complete or partial blockage to the artery supplying the heart muscle with oxygen. Without this vital oxygen the heart begins to die, which leads to considerable pain, and sadly death. There are around 124,000 heart attacks in the UK every year, which leads to one person …

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