Your heart’s job is to keep your pulse steady to pump blood throughout your body. Sometimes your heart rate is slower when you’re relaxing, and sometimes it’s faster when you’re exercising or stressed ...

The cardiac arrest Alan George Smith suffered in the stands at St James' Park last week has highlighted how vital rapid first aid can be. Alan survived his ordeal thanks to quick action by medics and ...

Up and down the country you can access defibrillators, and most areas should have easy access to one. They are potentially life-saving if someone suddenly suffers cardiac arrest - you never know when ...

Defibrillators are life-saving devices designed to restore the heart’s normal rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest. They are widely available in schools, airports, gyms, and public spaces - but despite ...

A man whose life was saved by a defibrillator has been highlighting the work of charities which ensure the devices are ready in an emergency. Sean McLaughlin was taking part in a charity boxing fight ...