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10 Commandments of Heart Health Explained

Understanding the Cause and Prevention Strategies to Reduce Your Risk of One of the World’s Most Prevalent Killers

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Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Warrick interviews Adam Weir, CEO of Surf Life Saving Australia, during the international event Podcasthon, which aims to raise awareness for various charities. Adam highlights the organization’s extensive reach, with over 315 clubs and nearly 200,000 members across Australia, who collectively perform around 10,000 rescues and contribute 1.6 million volunteer hours annually.

He discusses the challenges faced by the organization, including the increasing number of beach visitors and the need for community support amidst rising living costs. Adam emphasizes the importance of innovation in surf lifesaving, mentioning the use of drones and advancements in CPR techniques to enhance rescue operations. He also notes the organization’s commitment to mental health and sun safety for its members.

The episode underscores that volunteering in surf lifesaving encompasses various roles, welcoming individuals with diverse skills beyond just lifesaving. Adam expresses a vision of achieving zero preventable drowning deaths in Australian waters. He concludes by reinforcing the need for community support and donations to sustain their life-saving efforts. The episode wraps up with a call for listeners to engage with Podcasthon and its mission.

Takeaways:

Podcasthon Initiative: The podcast is part of Podcasthon, an international event aimed at raising awareness for various charities, including Surf Life Saving Australia.

Surf Life Saving Australia Overview: The organization has 315 clubs nationwide, with a membership nearing 200,000, and plays a crucial role in ensuring coastal safety.

Rescue Statistics: Surf Life Saving Australia conducts approximately 10,000 rescues annually, highlighting the significant impact of its volunteer efforts.

Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers contribute around 1.6 million hours annually to lifesaving activities, with an estimated economic value of $6-7 billion to Australia.

Challenges Faced: The organization faces challenges in attracting volunteers due to time constraints, as well as adapting to increased beach visitation post-COVID.

Innovative Practices: Surf Life Saving Australia is embracing technology, utilizing drones and AI for improved rescue operations and monitoring beach safety.

Focus on Prevention: The organization emphasizes preventive measures to reduce drowning incidents, with a vision of achieving zero preventable drownings.

Mental Health and Safety Initiatives: Surf Life Saving Australia is actively working on mental health support for its members, providing training and counseling services.

Community Engagement: The organization encourages community involvement, welcoming diverse contributions beyond physical lifesaving roles.

Future Aspirations: The ultimate goal of Surf Life Saving Australia is to eliminate preventable drownings, reflecting its commitment to coastal safety and community well-being.

Australia, like the rest of the western world, has a heart problem.

Over 9 million people around the world die from heart disease every year.

Every 10 minutes, someone in Australia suffers a heart attack. And 21 lives are lost daily because of it.

The devastating fact in all of this is…

Almost every one of those cases could have been prevented.

This podcast is for anyone who wants to improve their health literacy and gain information to help them make the best decisions about their risk of heart attack, their cholesterol, blood pressure, risk of diabetes, weight loss and general health. Join me on my personal mission journey to prevent Heart Attack on a global scale. If you like this podcast, I would be honoured by a 5-star review and appreciate if you let your friends and family know about this podcast; you may even save the life of someone you love!

Are You at Risk of a Sudden Heart Attack? How Healthy is Your Heart? Really?

Heart disease is the #1 killer in the Western World. In Australia, someone dies every 28 minutes from heart disease. That’s 51 people a day. In the US, someone has a heart attack every 40 SECONDS! Fortunately, many heart attacks are preventable. However, regular exercise and eating healthy are no guarantee you won’t succumb to this silent killer.

94% of Australians have at least One Risk Factor for heart disease.

59% of Australians have been Touched by heart disease.

Yet only 3% of Australians have had a Full Heart-Health Assessment in the past 12 months.

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