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Dangers of Walking While Drunk
KIAHIt's a little know fact that January 1st is the deadliest day of the year for people out on the streets. A 2005 article in the Injury Prevention Journal said 58% of those New Year's Day pedestrian deaths have had high blood alcohol concentrations....Tags: New Year's Day, Injuries and Wounds, Injuries and Wounds, Health
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Holiday myths debunked: Weight gain, suicides, traffic deaths
CNNThe most persistent holiday health myths are based on kernels of truth. Here are often-repeated adages and why they're off the mark. Myth 1: You gain massive weight during holidays. Between Thanksgiving's turkey, heaps of holiday cookies and weeks of...Tags: CNN (tv network), Indiana University, Holidays, Minor League Baseball, Labor Day
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Fitness Fridays: Would zany sneakers make me run faster?
Just recently I've been noticing some flashy footwear worn by some impressive athletes. Soccer players around the world have adopted eye-catching colorful cleats that send a statement: I'm confident and I'm worth watching. For European league superstars,...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Running, Injuries and Wounds, Health
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If you are drinking on New Year's Eve, watch your step
Tribune reporterMost New Year’s Eve revelers know it’s dangerous to drink and drive, but now there’s new evidence that it’s also dangerous to drink and walk. A trauma surgeon at Loyola University Health System in Maywood released data this...Tags: Loyola University Health System, Maywood (Cook, Illinois), New Year's Day, Injuries and Wounds, Injuries and Wounds
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Doctors: Teens Getting Drunk Off Hand Sanitizer
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Doctors are warning parents about a dangerous new trend after six teenagers drank hand sanitizer and ended up in Southern California emergency rooms with alcohol poisoning. Dr. Billy Mallon works in the emergency room at Los Angeles...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Coughing, Hospitals and Clinics, Healthcare Provider, Health
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Barefoot 5K, clinic aims to raise money for cancer center
The Fitness Center - Orlando SentinelInterested in getting a proper feel for barefoot running? The TravelCountry.com Barefoot Fun Run in Sorrento on Nov. 19 offers an opportunity to learn the basics from a barefoot running expert before you ditch your shoes. Michael Sandler, best selling... -
Forget football, it's spring sports time
HealthForget football -- especially you Eagles fans -- because now is the time spring sports athletes should be getting themselves ready, doctors say. Thousands of children are seen each year for sports injuries due to overuse, trauma injuries and lack of... -
Distracted pedestrians? Accidents on rise for headphone-wearers
Nation NowDistracted pedestrians: A new study finds that the number of headphone-wearing pedestrians struck and killed by vehicles tripled since 2004.... -
Gang violence is less related to drugs than thought, CDC says
Nation NowGang homicides are less likely to be drug-related than is widely believed and are more likely to be the result of factors such as retaliation to ongoing gang violence, the CDC reported Thursday. The gang violence report is the first such study based on... -
Coalinga State Hospital fined more than $20,000 for safety lapses
L.A. NOWCalifornia workplace safety officials have fined Coalinga State Hospital more than $20,000, alleging in part that the psychiatric facility – which mainly treats sex offenders deemed too dangerous for community release -- failed to keep staff safe... -
Doctors say teens go to hospitals after drinking hand sanitizer
L.A. NOWDoctors are warning parents about a dangerous new trend after six teenagers drank hand sanitizer and ended up in Los Angeles-area emergency rooms with alcohol poisoning.... -
Five steps for fitness for people with limited time
Getting fit, leaner and meaner is more than just cosmetic. Cleaning up your act and getting yourself together physically has benefits that follow you around in every aspect of your life. This is especially true in the workplace. Less time sick,...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, High Blood Pressure, Overweight, Injuries and Wounds, Facebook
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