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Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Your internal clock controls your alertness and moods during the day. Read tips to help you function well during the day in the article You've Got Rhythm. For information about keeping your inner clock on track, also see Circadian Rhythms, the Need for Sleep, and Melatonin.
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Does your child know who to contact if a disaster occurs during school? Read Back to School - Be Prepared, from the Washington State Emergency Management team.
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Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Several health books were highlighted in the U.S. News & World Report, Guide to Health & Wellness Feb. '09). Check out one or more of these books from the public library:
In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, Michael Pollan
Anticancer: A New Way of Life, David Servan-Schreiber, M.D., Ph.D.
AMA Complete Guide to Prevention and Wellness: ...
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
If you are sensitive to smoke during this hot and dry fire season, read the release from the State Fire Marshal, Reduce Your Exposure To Smoke during Fire Season.
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Friday, July 17th, 2009
A website for teens, TeenGrowth.com answers questions on growth and development,emotions, friends,and family.
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
Are you looking for your kids to get more daily activity without joining a sports team? Many kids don't enjoy team sports; learn about some other activities to keep kids fit at KidsHealth.
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Many teens only get 3-5 hours of sleep per night. Read about the causes of this lack of sleep in Technology, Caffeine..... from PEDIATRICS, June 2009.
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
People who take prescription drugs, but currently don't have insurance that covers these expenses, may be eligible for help with purchasing these drugs. Checkout the resources available from the Washington Prescription Drug Program, Paying for Prescription Drugs , from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, and the Partnership for Prescription Assistance that provides ...
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Saturday, May 30th, 2009
5 sites help increase our understanding of the recent H1N1 Flu outbreak.
Start with Bloomberg's Q & A "Understanding Swine Flu's World Spread."
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) keeps a Swine Flu Index with recent news updates.
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Workplace safety is the focus of a new ad campaign sponsored by four business and labor organizations. Co-sponsoring the ad campaign are: the Department of Labor & Industries, Association of Business, Washington State Labor Council, Associated General Contractors, and the Building and Construction Trades Council. View a YouTube video, Work Safe, Home Safe, that ...
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