Modern CPR celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and "hands-only" CPR makes it easier for anyone to help save a life using only chest compressions and a call to 911.
Growing older doesn't have to mean the loss of good health and sound mind. Sure, your trips to the physician's office may become more frequent -- but are you getting the most out of each visit?
With the popularity of movies like Sex and the City and the revival of the 50-year-old fashionista, the 42.9 million baby boomer women in America are approaching aging with confidence and style. It is important for women to be direct with their doctors when talking about all health issues, even those that may embarrass them.
Safety 101: 10 tips parents need to know to keep students' things safe on campus
While parents have enough to worry about when sending their son or daughter off to college, the safety of their child's "stuff" shouldn't be one of them. However, since theft continues to be one of the most common crimes on American college campuses, parents should - and can - reduce the chances of their students becoming victims by following these campus safety tips.
Ensuring they drink enough glasses of water each day to be healthy is second nature for most people. But how many think about the advantages of soft water for their families?
Let the sun shine in - and the volatile gases flow out
Remember that sweet children's song that advises us to "let the sun shine in" so we can enjoy life? Update it for today's modern lifestyle, which gets lived in air-tight homes filled with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and maybe we should add "and let the volatile gases out." Skylights let the sun shine in, and let VOCs escape.
Why it's so important to keep your eyes on the road for driving safety
A lot can happen in three seconds. You can kiss your kid, watch a bird fly by or die in a car accident. According to a groundbreaking study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), 80 percent of all car crashes and 65 percent of near-crashes involve some form of driver inattention during the three seconds before the event.
One of the toughest challenges to losing weight and staying fit is boredom. Jogging for hours on a treadmill, walking around the same neighborhood blocks, repeating a fitness video for the hundredth time or even following a planned weight lifting routine get old really quickly. Experts usually recommend you vary your workout routines to keep the boredom at bay. Try some unique fitness activities to stay in shape.
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