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Home Safety Do This, Not That According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): * Drowning ranks 5th among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States. * About 10 people die from unintentional drowning every day. Of these, 2 are children aged 14 or younger. * An additional 347 […]
Home Safety Do This, Not That * Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for children ages 0 to 19. Every day, about 8,000 children are treated in U.S. emergency rooms for fall-related injuries. * Almost 86,000 fall injuries each year are linked with dogs and cats. This includes falling or tripping over the
Home Safety Do This, Not That Simple actions can make you and your family safer and keep your things from going up in smoke. Most home fire deaths occur at night. If you think that you’ll be awoken by smoke, noise, or breaking glass, then you’re almost certainly wrong. Every fire produces large amounts of
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Work Life Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) affect muscles, tendons, nerves, joints, ligaments, cartilage, and discs in the spine. They do not result from slips, falls, or similar accidents. Common Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendonitis. These are caused by: * Repeating the same motion. This can result in Repetitive
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Work Life Most workplace injuries can be prevented. What you need to do depends on the job you do and the hazards you are exposed to. Your place of work may have certain standards and safety measures. Some are set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Know and follow your workplace’s safety rules.
Mental Health Problem gambling occurs when gambling can’t be controlled. It may follow years of social gambling, and be set into motion by a stressful event or greater exposure to gambling. When gambling interferes with a person’s daily life, it’s a problem. Responsible gambling is when you play a game for money or place a
Mental Health People with passive-aggressive behaviors show hostility and aggression in passive ways. Their aim is to resist job and social demands. Examples of passive-aggressive behaviors are: * “Forgetting” to do something on purpose * Making a habit of putting off or being late with social and/or job tasks * Failing to do one’s share
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Child Safety It’s easy to equip a bicycle with a child safety seat so your toddler can ride with you. To ensure the safety of your child: * Be sure the seat is properly installed. If you aren’t sure how to install it correctly, consider having someone at a bicycle repair shop do it. *
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Financial Health Use your money wisely. You have probably asked or heard the question, “Do you really need that?” It is a good question to ask when you are thinking of making a purchase. Buying on impulse can be a big budget buster. Getting by with less is a budget saver. Use credit cards wisely:
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Mental Health Care Emotions play a role in overall health. Everybody has bad days. Too many in a row can affect your well-being. Exercise.It releases powerful chemicals that lift your mood. Sleep well.Seven to eight hours a night enhance memory, learning ability, and mood. Eat well.Good nutrition affects your energy level and your mood. Let
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