The Songs That Can Save Your Life
The American Heart Association has a Spotify playlist of songs that can save your life. These are songs that are perfect to perform hands-only CPR to. These are songs that have 100 to 120 beats per minute, which is the speed chest compressions should be performed. You probably don’t have time to grab your phone to put those songs on, so humming or singing them would be best.
Check out the 10 songs that the AHA suggest to use to help with CPR.
- “1999″, Prince
- “Poker Face”, Lady Gaga
- “Dancing Queen”, ABBA
- “About Damn Time”, Lizzo
- “Dance the Night”, Dua Lipa
- “Flowers”, Miley Cyrus
- “Respect”, Aretha Franklin
- “Just a Girl”, No Doubt
- “All Star”, Smash Mouth
- “Stayin’ Alive”, Bee Gees
There are some songs that have recently been added to the playlist. Taylor Swift’s “You’re Losing Me” and Beyoncé’s “Virgo’s Groove” are just a couple. The American Heart Association also has a Christmas song playlist as well. So, you could use these songs also.
- “Last Christmas”, Wham!
- “Jingle Bell Rock”, Bobby Helms
- “A Marshmallow World”, Dean Martin
- “Winter Wonderland”, Tony Bennett
- “Let It Snow”, Gwen Stefani
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. According to American Heart Association CPR is very important if someone goes into cardiac arrest. They say, “Keeping the blood flow active – even partially – extends the opportunity for a successful resuscitation once trained medical staff arrive on site.”
4 Great Christmas Dinner Options For The Whole Family
Lasagna
A large tray of a baked pasta based meal that everyone gets to cut into just feels like a natural option. There’s room here to customize your tray of course. Add meat, make it a veggie, or have one of each. Plus, the red sauce nicely compliments your holiday-themed table setting.
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Filet Mignon
We’ll need to clarify here, your best bet here is a log shaped filet that can be evenly cut into quarter inch – to half inch slices. There’s something festive to carving a meal item in your kitchen, that is freshly cooked. You take pride in hosting and then slicing. You place your sliced filet on that serving platter that is used just once a year, walk it into the dining room and then feel joy when everyone digs in.
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Vegetarian Chili Bar
It’s all about the slow-cooker or crock pot. You can let it warm in the kitchen all day, allowing a sharp aroma to seep into every room the family gathers in. This style is for more of the grab something quick and on-the-go Christmas meal gathering. Perhaps you have people in and out of your house, stopping by for a “cheers” throughout the day. A chili bar never disappoints. Add in your side bowls of shredded cheddar, tortilla crisps, scallions, and sour cream, and you are giving your guests the opportunity to put their own touch on your creation.
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Baked Ham
This is the meal that gives you the option for a fancier sit-down dinner. The ham centerpiece is typically joined by elegant wine glasses and pre-feast toast. Throw some potato side dishes along with an asparagus or string bean casserole, and your living room is now a fine-dining restaurant. This meal allows you to take your time. The next thing you know, it’s dark outside, and you are putting a bow on your enjoyable Christmas night.
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