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Are You Sick or Just Thirsty? The Dangers of Dehydration

Feeling tired or distracted by a nagging headache? You might need to drink more water. Our bodies are made up of approximately 70% water and that level is needed for essential functions like transporting nutrients, balancing metabolism and flushing toxins out of vital organs. Dehydration occurs when our bodies lose more fluids than we take in and can be caused by: Not drinking enough... (posted by Suzy 1 year 28 days ago.)
Preventing Sports Eye Injuries

Every year, it’s estimated that nearly 50,000 Americans suffer eye injuries while participating in sports and recreational activities. While many of these eye injuries have the potential to cause temporary or permanent vision loss, 90% of them are preventable by using the appropriate protective eyewear,according to The Coalition To Prevent Sports Eye Injuries. Blunt trauma, corneal abrasionsand penetrating... (posted by Suzy 1 year 36 days ago.)
Get Moving!

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Safety on Two Wheels

Bicycle riding is as much a leisure activity and mode of transportation as it is a sport, offering numerous benefits from strengthening our hearts to toning our legs and even reducing our carbon footprint. Unfortunately, more than 500,000 people in the U. S. are treated in emergency departments each year due to bicycle related injuries and more than 700 are killed. The most common bicycling injury is head trauma that can range from... (posted by Suzy 1 year 50 days ago.)
A Prescription for Healthier Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning can be hazardous to your health. Many of the ingredients in store bought cleaners are toxic enough to cause harmful side effects when released into the air or when they come in contact with skin. According to the Washington Toxic Coalition, the most dangerous cleaning products are corrosive drain cleaners, oven cleaners and toilet bowl cleaners. Ingredients with high levels of toxicity, like... (posted by Suzy 1 year 53 days ago.)
10 Ways to Prevent an Accidental Poisoning

Everyday products in and around our homes can become poisonous if used in the wrong way, in the wrong amount or by the wrong person. March 20 th kicks off National Poison Prevention Week, created to highlight both the dangers of accidental poisoning and the steps to prevention. More than 2 million poisonings each year are reported to the nations’60 poison control centers. Over half of those calls are... (posted by Suzy 1 year 67 days ago.)