Personal Safety Driving takes total concentration. If you try to text message, talk on a cell phone, and do other things while driving, you risk having an accident. * Adjust your child’s safety belt before, not after, you start driving. * Don’t peer into the rearview mirror to comb your hair or touch up your […]
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Personal Safety If you enjoy sailing, motor boating, rowing, canoeing, or kayaking, “safety first” can make boating accident-free. Keep in mind the following: * Learn how to navigate and maintain your watercraft. The whole family should take a boating safety class. * Be sure your boat is equipped with safety and rescue gear. By law,
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Personal Safety If you walk, run, or jog after sundown, the following tips help motorists spot you. * Attach reflective tape to the front and back of your clothes. * Carry a lit flashlight. * Don’t use the road; stay on the shoulder, or preferably the sidewalk. Move against (facing) traffic if you must use
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Personal Safety 1. Plan your time off to include physical activity. Play with your children and grandchildren. Skate. Ski. Walk. Dance with or without the stars! 2. Try not to isolate yourself. Be with people you trust and feel safe with, even if you feel down. 3. Bring a smile to your face and others.
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MEDICAL NEWS Today many people are living longer than ever. Part of this is because of advances in medical care. But there are things you can do to live a long, healthy life too. Here are some tips that could help you live longer. Exercise Experts in aging and health say exercise may be the
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WELL-BEING Experts say that to stop an unhealthy habit, you must replace it with a healthy habit. Here’s how to get started. *Set a date.Make a plan for when you intend to quit your bad habit. Put it in your calendar or planner. *Stop the triggers.For instance, don’t eat in front of the T.V. if
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WELL-BEING Fireworks are all fun and games until someone gets hurt. In fact, fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires each year and cause thousands of injuries. However, those facts still don’t deter many people from buying and setting off fireworks each summer. To keep yourself and your family safe, practice these fireworks safety tips.
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WELL-BEING Every day, people need life-saving blood transfusions. These transfusions are possible because people donate their blood. Despite the need for donated blood, many people are afraid to donate. They may have fears about the process, needles or even their own health. Get the facts about blood donation so you can make an informed decision.
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WELL-BEING If there’s one habit that’s good for everyone’s health, it’s hand washing. But is hand sanitizer just as good as soap and water? Maybe not. Hand sanitizers: * Do not get rid of all germs. * Don’t work well when hands have dirt or grease on them. * May not remove dangerous chemicals, like
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WELL-BEING Drowsy driving is the combination of driving a vehicle and being overly tired. It might happen if you didn’t sleep well the night before. It can also happen if you take medicines that make you tired. Sometimes people who work long shifts or the night shift are drowsy when they drive home from work.
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