How Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ song can save your life, explains American Heart Association

Social media never fails to surprise us. Let’s discuss one such interesting post.
A recent post by the American Heart Association is the perfect example of how social media is an unmatchable platform for every genre of content.

The American Heart Association (AHA), a nonprofit organization in the United States that funds cardiovascular medical research, has shared that Shakira’s famous song ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ has 100 beats per minute, the right tempo for Hands only CPR.

“You knew it was a beat to move your hips to. Now you know it’s a beat to save a life too.
Hands-Only CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911, then push hard and fast in the center of the chest,” it has captioned the post on Instagram.

In another post, it has also mentioned about Beyonce’s Riiverdance song, which it says has 120 beats per minute, the right tempo for hands-only CPR.
In a series of posts, the AHA has discussed popular songs like ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ by Taylor Swift, ‘360’ by Charli xcx.
Importance of CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique essential in emergencies such as cardiac arrest, where the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can double or triple the chances of survival by maintaining vital blood flow to the brain and other organs until professional medical help arrives. This intervention is crucial because, during cardiac arrest, each minute without CPR reduces survival chances by about 10%.