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Northside Hospital Explains: What is cardiac arrest?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals each year—and about 7 in 10 of those happen at home. Cardiac arrest refers to any event when the heart stops beating and pumping blood to the rest of the body, though it can result from a heart attack. Cardiac…
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Read MoreMental Health: Don’t stress over New Year’s resolutions
Emotional health is your ability to cope with positive and negative emotions, including your awareness of them. It is one aspect of your overall mental health. Each New Year, our resolutions tend to affect our emotional health. Believe it or not, most resolutions do not come from a positive place. In this video, Nikeisha Whatley-León,…
Read MoreBicycle Rides Across Georgia Announces Route for 2023 Big BRAG Ride
Atlanta, GA – The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) is excited to announce the route for their annual Big BRAG ride, taking place June 3-10, 2023. Cyclists will embark on a nearly 400-mile journey across the state of Georgia, starting in Clayton on Sunday, June 4, and finishing in downtown Augusta on Saturday, June 10.
Read MoreeBike Laws in the State of Georgia
WHAT IS AN EBIKE? BRAG defers to Georgia state laws when it comes to defining and allowing eBikes access to roads & paths. The state of Georgia defines electric bicycles as any type of bicycle or tricycle equipped with fully operable pedals, that have a seat or saddle for the rider, and have an electric motor of…
Read MoreBRAG Mexico 2023
We had a great time making memories and cycling in warm, sunny Mexico earlier this month! We biked around Isla Mujeres, jumped into a few cenotes, cycled rural roads, learned how to make a traditional Mayan meal, and took in all the beautiful sights of Riviera Maya. Here’s a recap of our time South of…
Read MoreWhat is the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia?
The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) is an annual event that attracts thousands of cyclists from around the world to explore the state of Georgia on two wheels. The ride takes place over the course of seven days, covering approximately 400-500 miles of terrain throughout the state. BRAG Beginnings BRAG was first organized in 1980…
Read MoreAn Easy Holiday Gift Guide for the Cyclists in Your Life
Buying holiday gifts for the bicycle-riding people in your life can be pretty tricky because it seems so simple… You know they like bikes. Should be easy, right? But not so fast… It’s easy to get it so so wrong and things for bicycles are expensive! Also, downright confusing. You need to know what kind…
Read More5 Foods to Add to Your Diet for Heart Health
We all know cycling is a great way to keep your heart strong. But consistent cardio exercise like bike riding is only a part of what it takes to maintain heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies from cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds in the U.S. Lifestyle factors —…
Read MoreThe Big Red Tent at BASC 2022
The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) had a great weekend at the Bicycle Across South Carolina, a multi-day gravel ride that takes cyclists off the road and onto the scenic trails of South Carolina. Riders experienced rural gravel roads and camped under a country sky at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture at John…
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