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Be aware of the characteristics of grief

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The death of a loved one sets off profound grief that can affect every part of someone's life.According to Memorial Sloan Kettering cancer center, grieving people often feel overwhelmed and unable to tolerate their feelings.Here are seven things that bereaved people should know:1. It will get better. Some studies say there is a two-year grief cycle before life really begins to … [Read more...] about Be aware of the characteristics of grief

How to keep teen drivers safe

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Teens are notorious risk-takers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), and they may not consider the consequences of taking risks.Speeding, for example, may not seem dangerous to teens. Car crashes, however, are the leading cause of death among Americans 16 to 19 years old. Forty percent of these accidents are alcohol related. Thirty-four … [Read more...] about How to keep teen drivers safe

Proper Body Temperature

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Factors that can Transfer Body Heat  Body heat can be transferred by radiation, conduction, convection, evaporation, and respiration. Understanding how heat is transferred and the methods by which that transfer can be controlled can help IP keep the body's core temperature in the 96°F to 102°F range Radiation as the Primary Cause of Heat Loss Radiation is the … [Read more...] about Proper Body Temperature

The life-saving message of 3-D month: Impaired driving remains deadly

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By Presidential proclamation since 1981, each December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3-D) Prevention Month, dedicated to preventing motor vehicle crashes caused by impaired driving. December has been chosen because it is the month of parties, family gatherings and other events where liquor is often available. About 30 percent of all traffic-related deaths in the … [Read more...] about The life-saving message of 3-D month: Impaired driving remains deadly