Thursday, July 08, 2004

Yes, I'll remind 'em: 1.) drink water all day in the Summer even when you're not thirsty (or tea, lemonade, something NOT soda pop) 2.) after 15-30 minutes in the sun, use sunscreen and apply it every 2 hours 3.) Snakes and bugs come out in warm weather. For-warned is forarmed. Have fun this Summer and don't let the perils of the season take you by surprise! Summertime Health Concerns -- Part I. It's time to remind patients -- and ourselves -- of the importance of prevention to avert, or at least minimize, the risk of discomfort, illness, injury, and death related to summertime activities. Medscape Public Health & Prevention [Medscape Family Medicine Headlines] 9:05:34 PM

Here's factoid presented to us during an Arizona rangers training meeting: cell phone use while driving causes as many accidents as driving impaired (drunk, drugged or stupid). Good advice: Hang up and drive! 9:01:33 PM

States Ban Handheld Cell Phones on Road. A government study estimates that driver distraction contributes to as much as 30 percent of all traffic accidents. But not everyone believes handheld cell phones are a major factor. So why are they being banned? [ABCNEWS: Living] 8:59:48 PM

Is There an Ideal Sleep Schedule?. If you sleep patterns seem out of sync with the world, it may because your need to snooze is shifting as you change life stages. Advice on finding your ideal sleep pattern, and when you should turn to the experts with your sleep problems. [ABCNEWS: Living] 8:59:07 PM

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