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Water Summer Safety Tips
Summer fun can turn to tragedy in an instant. Now is a good time to brush up on how to keep your family safe while enjoying the pool or beach this summer. Swim Safety Tips Never leave children …
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Tips for Tackling Ticks
One run in with a tick could result in a tickborne illness like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain fever. May through June is prime tick season, but there are some things you can do to lower your chances…
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10 Things To Do Before Adopting a Cat
Right about this time every year, animal shelters have an abundance of kittens looking for a home. That's why the American Humane Association (AHA) chose June as Adopt-a-Cat Month. Cats are cute and c…
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Cancer Where You Never Thought to Look
You know where to check for breast cancer, but do you know where to check for skin cancer? Skin is the largest organ on our bodies, but it can be easy to overlook some spots. For instance, when was th…
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7 Ways to Control Your Blood Pressure
Fewer than half of the 68 million adults in the U.S. who are diagnosed with high blood pressure are able to keep it under control. That's why the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …
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Chef Shares 5 Must-Have Ingredients for Dessert Lovers
Chicago-based pastry chef and restauranteur Malika Ameen grew up in a home where the focus was on food made from scratch. Chef Ameen especially enjoys preparing dessert, and says there are five ingred…
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Are You Ready for Talking Tissues?
Do you really want your tissue box to bless you after you sneeze? Apparently, some people like the idea. We've accepted talking smart phones, but how ready are we for a house full of smart objects? Th…
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How to Help Boston Marathon Victims
In addition to physical and psychological affects of the Boston Marathon bombings, survivors face steep medical bills for immediate and long-term care. Even those with health insurance may find it is …
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Are You an Organ Donor? This Video May Change Your Mind
Every day, about 79 people in the United States receive organ transplants and another 18 die for lack of an available organ. Did you know that one organ donor can save up to eight lives? Right now,…
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Red Cross Responding in Boston, Texas, Midwest: How You Can Help
The American Red Cross is on the job all across the United States this week, providing shelter, food, water, and comfort to people affected by the Boston marathon bombing, the Texas explosion, and Mid…
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Ann Pietrangelo is the author of No More Secs! Living, Laughing & Loving Despite Multiple Sclerosis. She is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors and a regular contributor to Care2 Healthy & Green Living and Care2 Causes. Follow on Twitter @AnnPietrangelo
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