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Eyedrop Technique Linked To Infection

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 18:46:24 -0400

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Eyedrop Technique Linked To Infection

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“Many people risk damaging their vision when they give themselves prescription eyedrops, a Canadian study has shown.

In the study of glaucoma patients, more than half let the tip of the eyedrop bottle touch their eye when putting drops in, contaminating the bottle and putting themselves at risk for infection.”

Exercises To Help Ease Back Pain

Mon, 15 May 2006 22:01:56 -0400

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Exercises To Help Ease Back Pain

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“Eighty percent of us will suffer back pain in our lifetimes and over a million Britons are disabled because of it. Yet for decades sufferers have been given the wrong advice. Instead of lying down and taking it easy, we should be up on our feet, back at the office, even working out. Sarah Boseley explains why the thinking has changed and top fitness expert Joanna Hall sets out five easy exercises to get you back in action.”

Allergies getting you down?

Wed, 10 May 2006 23:13:29 -0400

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Allergies getting you down?

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“If a drippy nose, itchy eyes and bouts of sneezing are getting to you, join the club of suffering folks heading to the drug store for the latest in fast acting, non-sedating pharmaceuticals. There are a million products to choose from that contain antihistamines, decongestants, and steroids, or mixtures thereof, all designed to stave off the worst that allergy season throws at us. The plethora of products is surely one sign that medicating our allergies is on the verge of becoming one of the fastest growing spring activities.”

15 Ways To Increase Longevity

Fri, 05 May 2006 20:56:44 -0400

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15 Ways To Increase Longevity

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“It's been said that a man dies simply because he doesn't know how to live longer. Well, thank goodness for progress.”

High-Risk Map And Facts On Lyme Disease

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:39:16 -0400

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High-Risk Map And Facts On Lyme Disease

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“Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published a hazard information bulletin to provide guidance to people who reside in high or moderate risk areas in the United States and who are exposed to ticks during the course of their work and thus at risk of contracting Lyme disease. Examples of outdoor work which may be associated with increased risk of exposure to infected ticks include: construction work, landscaping, forestry, brush clearing, land surveying, farming, railroad work, oil field work, utility line work and park/wildlife management.”

Preparing To Travel Abroad

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 16:00:00 -0500

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Preparing To Travel Abroad

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“Foreign travel is on the rise. In 2004, more than 760 million people crossed international borders, an increase of 73 per cent over the past 15 years. Most were holidaymakers, the big growth was in business travellers and immigrants returning home for a visit.But cheaper air travel has a downside. Bugs — viruses, bacteria, and parasites — are taking advantage of this increase in human traffic too.”