Greater Nashua

NASHUA - While the holiday season is one of the most enjoyable and anticipated times of the year, it also brings some risks. Namely, this festive period brings a surge of cardiac arrests, with cases frequently doubling in Nashua every year around the holidays. For a litany of reasons, including the overconsumption of food and alcohol, stress from traveling and preparing for get togethers and increasingly cold weather, people experience cardiac arrest at an alarmingly high rate. Jason Preston, director of operations at American Medical Response Nashua, has provided some tips that everyone can use to make for a safer holiday season. -While the time off should be spent relaxing and spending time with family, try to remain healthy. Overconsumption can lead to high blood pressure and cholesterol. Enjoy the food and desserts, but in moderation. Alcohol consumption in particular ...