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| Chill out this summer |
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Here's how to cool out:
Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle during hot weather, even for a short time.
Drink plenty of fluids but avoid drinks with alcohol, caffeine or a lot of sugar. Start drinking fluids before going out into the heat.
Plan strenuous outdoor activity for early morning or evening when the temperature is lower.
Take frequent breaks when working outside.
Wear sun block, hats and light-colored, loose-fitting clothes.
Stay indoors in air conditioning as much as possible.
Eat more frequently, but be sure meals are well balanced and light.
Don’t dress infants in heavy clothing or wrap them in blankets.
Check frequently on the elderly and those who are ill or may need help.
Check with a doctor about the effects of sun and heat when taking prescription drugs, especially diuretics or antihistamines.
At first signs of heat illness – dizziness, nausea, headaches, muscle cramps – move to a cooler place, rest a few minutes, then slowly drink a cool beverage. Seek medical attention immediately if conditions do not improve. |
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| Don’t forget the “child” when dealing with child custody |
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Please parents, do your best to rise above the differences you have with your ex-spouse, and keep the rights of your children in mind when dealing with custody issues. I found a very interesting article on the issue. Read on |
| Posted on 07/07 at 03:21 PM. |
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| Carolyn takes swimming lessons |
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Last summer our community was gripped with the heart-wrenching stories of children who drowned and the loved ones who could not save them. Dr. Davis and I agreed though daunting I had to do what I encouraged people to do from the anchor desk...learn life-saving water skills. Today at the Martin Luther King Junior pool on Jackson Street, Dr. Davis was encouraging and firm. There was a camera over our shoulder but it did not detract from Dr.D's message: Don't panic, fill my lungs, make smooth arms movements, and keep my toes pointed |
| Posted on 06/25 at 10:01 PM. |
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| Murray’s Mom Tip for June:Safeguard your skin |
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The importance of sunscreen cannot be overstated! The reason why sunscreen is important is that the number one cause of aging and damage to the skin is sun exposure! Sun protection is the most important skin care product you can use everyday. |
| Posted on 06/22 at 10:23 PM. |
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| Blacks need sunscreen too! |
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The need for sun safety has become clear over the past 20 years, with studies showing that excessive exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer. And also with the fine lines around my eyes and my mouth. |
| Posted on 05/10 at 04:34 PM. |
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| Overweight kids bullied and are bullies |
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Interestingly, previous studies have suggested that obese children are more likely to bully others, in addition to being the victims of bullying. One possible explanation for this is that children who have difficulty staying calm and controlling their impulses to lash out at others may also have a hard time regulating their eating, and may eat for emotional reasons rather than out of hunger. |
| Posted on 05/03 at 03:36 PM. |
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| 2 Your Health:Childhood Obesity Resources |
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The healthy choices you make every day can have a big impact in the health of your family over time. Learn why healthy habits start at home and how your family can take small steps toward a lifetime of good health. Here are resources for families.
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| The good earth has been good to me |
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Research conducted supports the connection between kids' food gardens and improved nutrition. Could a school garden be part of the solution to the diet- and exercise-related challenges children face? |
| Posted on 04/21 at 09:19 PM. |
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| Childhood Obesity:Adults the buck stops with you! |
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Calling all Moms, Dads, Grans, and guardians...you play a key role in making healthy choices for your child because the earliest decisions regarding food and activity happen in the home. I understand it is not easy, so I am offering some suggestions. |
| Posted on 03/16 at 10:06 PM. |
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| 2 Your Health:Are parents responsible for obese kids? |
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Tell me what you think: Should parents be criminally responsible for their obese children? How far should the law go in holding parents directly responsible for any of their children’s behaviors?
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| The rest of Jenny’s story |
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A week after releasing her best selling memoir, South Carolina's First Lady Jenny Sanford is speaking candidly about the shocking affair that changed the path of her life. She says she still loves Mark Sanford, but she can not be married to him. |
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| Back to Haiti |
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Haitian-born Jean Rebecca travels to his native country Haiti in search of his family. Rebecca will deliver food and medical supplies to his mother, 2 sisters, 2 brothers and their neighbors. |
| Posted on 01/21 at 10:04 PM. |
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| I want to do more |
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After meeting a high school counselor and learning that his family was somewhere in Haiti near Port-au-Prince, I realized how frustrated I had become personally. I want to do more than donate money. I want to offer comfort to orphaned children, I want to pull someone from the rubble, I want to tell my new friend Jean Rebecca that his mother, sisters and brothers were all safe. |
| Posted on 01/19 at 09:46 PM. |
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| A little “sugar” no longer a gentle kiss! |
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I am kicking the sugar habit this year. I mean it! I thought someone was walking behind me the other day and it was actually ... well err you get the point. |
| Posted on 01/07 at 10:34 PM. |
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| Are my nightly snack attacks bad? |
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Researchers say snacking isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But unfortunately, many snackers tend to gravitate to the salty, high-fat, high-calorie snacks. If you like to snack, try to have on hand more healthy alternatives. |
| Posted on 11/09 at 10:39 PM. |
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