Family Fitness Every year, millions of children are injured while playing sports and doing physical activities. Most of these injuries could be prevented. Wearing a safety helmet helps prevent a closed head injury when biking, inline skating, etc. Some states and localities have mandatory laws for helmet usage. All helmets sold in the U.S. must […]
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Child Safety Young children often don’t realize busy streets or highways are dangerous. You have to either look out for them yourself or, if your children are old enough, teach them to get around safely. Here are some pointers. * Never leave children unguarded or out of your sight near parked or moving cars. *
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Home Safety Every home should have at least one fire extinguisher. Extinguishers should be mounted in plain sight and be simple for all family members (except small children, of course) to use in an emergency. Show the babysitter how it works, too. * Buy a multipurpose extinguisher rated 2A10BC or higher. The letters indicate the
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Home Safety Follow safety tips to keep you from an injury sustained on a ladder. * Make sure your ladder is long enough for you to reach the job without standing on the top three steps or overextending your body. * Check the ladder for cracks or weak spots before you use it. Metal ladders
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Mental Health Violence is the intended use or threat of force or power against one or more persons or even oneself. It results in physical or emotional harm, deprivation, or, too often, death. Worldwide, violence causes 44% of deaths among males; 7% among females. Abuse is one form of violence. It can be emotional, physical,
Personal Safety Give presents that promote a healthy lifestyle. Keep their well-being and self-care in mind when making your list and checking it twice. Action Step:There are many thoughtful and joyful gifts to choose from that will enhance well-being, for adults and kids. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
Home Safety Few things are more terrifying than having your clothes catch fire. Teach your children and everyone else in your family this simple, lifesaving technique, known as stop, drop, and roll. Stop. Your natural inclination may be to run. But motion only fans the flames. Drop. Get to the ground, cover your face with
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Personal Safety * Eat nutritious foods. * Get to and maintain a healthy weight. * Be physically active. * Get enough sleep and rest. * See that you and all family members age 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine. It is the single best way to prevent getting seasonal flu. Dos *
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Home Safety Always be on alert and aware of your surroundings. You don’t have to be paranoid that people are out to get you, but you should be cautious to avoid being robbed, carjacked, raped, and even killed for nothing more than a pair of shoes. Protect yourself and those you love. At home: *
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Personal Safety No car should be without a survival kit of items that you might need in the event you’re in an accident, run out of gas, have a breakdown, or get stuck. Items to include: * First-aid kit. * Flares. * White cloth, for distress signal. * Flashlight with spare batteries. * Snow shovel.
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