With the hot, hot weather we've been having recently, I've been wondering about first aid for heat-related health problems. I've had first aid training in the past, but I wanted to make sure I'd know what to do now if someone near me seemed to be having trouble with the heat. I went to...
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06-21-2010
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Here's my dirty little secret; I've been doing that all summer. To look at me no one would say I have a weight problem, but thanks to sports injuries and other medical issues this summer, I've been sidelined from my normal active lifestyle. Sprawling on the chaise lounge and reading instead...
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09-10-2009
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Filed under: nonfiction, health, useful web sites, food, useful websites, websites, U. S. Government, U.S. government, United States Government, diet, calories, U.S. department of Agriculture
Opinions and concerns abound about this issue, sometimes to the point that the facts get obscured. Can I separate all the facts from the fiction? Nope, I can be duped and sucked in as easily as the next person. But I can tell you where to go to form your own opinions undiluted by anyone else with an...
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08-18-2009
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Filed under: politics, current events, health, library of congress, government, public opinion, propaganda, Online resources, legal, policy, useful web sites, legislation, websites, health risks, U. S. Government, law, insurance, health insurance
Evansville Intelligencer is a new webzine launched in April 2009 with content on area health, dining, society, natural and architectural sites, and politics. It's free, easy to use, and readers may comment on the posts.