Proper Position And Support For Computer Users
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Phobias
Mental Health A phobia is an irrational fear of a specific situation, activity or object. The phobia compels the sufferer to avoid whatever is feared because with it comes a number of troubling symptoms such as: * Anxiety * Rapid heartbeat * Sweating * Hot or cold flashes * Choking, smothering feelings * Shaking *
Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
Financial Health Manage and minimize misuse of your personal information Consumers lose billions of dollars every year to crooks who steal their identity and money through fraud. Avoid becoming a victim. Keep your personal information safe and secure: * Put your Social Security card, Medicare card, military ID, and passport in a secure place, unless
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Plan For Happiness During The Holidays
Connect With Relatives If holidays are sad due to a lost loved one, plan to be with other people. For many people, holiday times are too hectic and tiring to be enjoyable. For others, living alone or with memories of a lost loved one brings sadness. * Schedule activities you enjoy, but take time to
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Plan For Summer Safety
Home Safety * Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. * Wear sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays. * Learn to swim and teach your children how to swim. * Check the depth of the water before diving into a pool. Don’t dive into water that
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Poison Control
Home Safety The National Poison Control Center is staffed 24 hours a day. Memorize the National Poison Control Number: 800.222.1222. Buy household products, vitamins, and medicines in child-resistant packaging. Keep items in original containers. Follow label warnings. Carbon monoxide (CO) has no odor or color. Symptoms of CO poisoning are like those of the flu,
How To Spot A Possible Suicide
Mental Health If someone you know talks about suicide, take them seriously. Comments like “They’re better off without me,” “I won’t have to worry about my life much longer,” or “I wish I were dead” are warning signs of desperation. Also, watch for these suicidal signs and gestures. * Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and helplessness.
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Practice Positivity
Mental Health Care Did you know that practice can train your brain to be more positive? A positive attitude is tied to lower blood pressure and blood sugar, decreased risk of heart disease and depression, a stronger immune system, better coping skills, better weight management, and a longer life! For best results, practice seeing the
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Prevent Burnout 2
Work Life You can get burnout from work or anything that takes more energy than you can give. Burnout is not a one-time event. It builds up over time. To prevent burnout: * Reduce long work hours, if you can. * Delegate tasks at work and at home to lessen your load. * Take regular
Prevent Choking & Suffocation
Home Safety Do This, Not That Choking and suffocation can occur at any age, but is more common in babies and toddlers. Choking is the 4th leading cause of unintentional death in children under the age of 5. At least 1 child dies from choking on food every 5 days in the U.S. Common foods
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