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Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

by Aimee Amodio

25 Oct 2009 11:56 AM

Carbon monoxide is a danger to people and pets -- it is an odorless and colorless gas that can lead to sudden illness... and death. It comes from the fumes produced by burning or combustion, like car and truck engines, stoves, lanterns, generators, and heating systems.

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 18-24, 2009

by Aimee Amodio

20 Oct 2009 11:57 AM

This week in the United States is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

Talking to Your Kids about Alcohol Abuse

by Aimee Amodio

19 Oct 2009 07:51 PM

When I was getting ready to go away to college, my parents sat me down and said something to the effect of "you're probably going to drink when you're at college, just do it responsibly." They didn't know that I'd already been faced with offers of alcohol and turned them down without hesitation.

Preventing Bathtub Injuries

by Aimee Amodio

15 Jul 2009 10:36 AM

A fall can be dangerous at any age -- from toddler to senior and everything in between. A recent study found that more than 43,000 children are injured in the bathtub every year in the United States. The bathtub can be a dangerous place.

Travel and Your Nose

by Aimee Amodio

10 Apr 2009 07:45 PM

My parents gave me a great birthday present this year: a ticket to fly home for a visit. It's the first time in more than a year that I've flown, so I was more than a little nervous as we rose into the sky. In the end, I made it to the East Coast and back safely and had a lovely vacation.

Stretches for Weekend Warriors

by Aimee Amodio

09 Feb 2009 06:40 PM

Many people who work a typical Monday-through-Friday week save their big workouts for the weekends. Maybe it's a hiking expedition, a tennis tournament, or a trip to the slopes. But if your weekend adventures are leaving you sore and sorry, some weekday stretching might help.

Feeling Airsick?

by Aimee Amodio

01 Jun 2008 11:17 AM

I'm not a very good flier. The slightest bump leaves me clutching the arm rests, heart thudding and sweaty. But one thing I've never done is actually needed to use the barf bag in the seat pocket. I do, however, tend to get motion sickness.

Ergonomics: Your Computer

by Aimee Amodio

11 Apr 2008 07:37 AM

Your computer is an important part of your ergonomic set-up! Keeping your keyboard, mouse, and monitor in the right position can save you from a lot of strain and pain.

Ergonomics: Dos and Don'ts

by Aimee Amodio

07 Apr 2008 12:04 PM

Are you experiencing pain sitting at your computer? Maybe it's your back that aches after a day at the office. Maybe your elbows, wrists, and shoulders are throbbing. Maybe your hips hurt. A proper ergonomic set-up can alleviate a lot of that pain! Ergonomics is personal.

Improve Your Posture in Just Ten Minutes

by Aimee Amodio

26 Mar 2008 02:08 PM

You don't have to spend hours to improve your posture -- and prevent back problems. In just ten minutes a day, you can straighten and strengthen your back. Every morning, take a minute to look in the mirror. Stand facing sideways and make sure everything is aligned.



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