Christina Bates

Christina Bates

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Travel Healthy

Travel Healthy

To stay healthy while traveling, take the right supplements, says Mark A. Stengler, ND. In addition to a multivitamin, take a probiotic (follow label instructions) on an empty stomach, starting three days before leaving and during the trip, to prevent diarrhea and...

Travel Advisory

Travel Advisory

Vehicle-related accidents are a major cause of accidental deaths of US citizens abroad. Especially in developing countries, taxi and bus drivers may...

Drive Smart

Drive Smart

If your hands fall asleep while you are driving, the problem could be that you are tightening the muscles that run down...

Safety Seat Woes

Safety Seat Woes

Front seats of cars are not safe for children up to age 14—not age 12, as previously thought. Younger children are...

Kids' Seats

Kids' Seats

Most child car seats are too loose, and children are strapped too loosely into them. A car seat must be installed so...

Road Risks

Road Risks

Distracted driving causes 25% of the more than six million accidents reported to police in the US every year. Distractions include using...

Calming Scents

Calming Scents

Certain scents reduce road rage. Drivers exposed to the smell of cinnamon and peppermint reported feeling less frustrated. Add two drops of...

Are Silver Cars Safer?

Are Silver Cars Safer?

Choosing a color when you are purchasing a car may be more than just a reflection of your tastes and style. It...

Hospital Bed Warning

Hospital Bed Warning

Hospital beds can trap patients between the rails and the mattress. Since 1985, more than 400 frail patients have become wedged in...

Alarm, Alarm

Alarm, Alarm

Fire danger remains even with smoke alarms. Standard US smoke alarms do not have the most effective signal to awaken older adults....

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