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  • Lose Weight Safely

    If You're Overweight, Slim Down for Better HealthOverweight people have an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and other illnesses. Losing weight reduces the risk.Ask Your Doctor About Sensible GoalsYour doctor or other health worker can help you set sensible goals based on a proper

  • Keeping Children Safe from Poisoning

    Often new parents and caregivers, who aren't accustomed to having small children in the home, are unaware of the dangers presented by everyday household products. One example is leaving an open bottle of baby oil within reach of a young child. The consequences could be tragic. Here are some

  • PATIENT SAFETY BEGINS WITH YOU!

    Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates gave this advice about the practice of medicine: "First, do no harm."To maximize patient safety, health care providers and patients need to partner effectively during the delivery of health care. There is much patients can do to ensure safety when receiving

  • SECRETS TO THEIR SUCCESS

    Employed two wildlife biologists to helpĀ  with the BASH program. Let the grass around the flight line grow higher because flocking birds don't like grass that doesn't allow them to see each other. Used herbicides to decrease weeds. Weeds attract insects; insects attract birds. Removing

  • FROM CLASSROOM TO CONFLICT

    Staff Sgt. Michael Turner has been to every continent but Antarctica and has supported the war on terrorism in Iraq, Afghanistan and all over the Middle East. And he's only been a C-5 loadmaster for seven years."It doesn't take long for a loadmaster to travel all over the world," said Turner, an

  • FIVE TIPS TO AVOID RUNNING INJURIES

    SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. - Airmen must be physically fit to support the Air Force mission. With the inception of the Air Force fit-to-fight program, Airmen may be experiencing more knee, back and shoulder injuries.These injuries are mainly caused by running and can be easily prevented, said

  • Beware of Computers, Batteries

    Do not use incompatible computer batteries and chargers. If unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact the product manufacturer. Computer batteries can get hot during normal use. Do not use your computer on your lap. Do not use your computer on soft

  • Smokers Risks

    Each year, 390,000 Americans die from the effects of smoking. Cigarette smokers have more than twice the risk of heart attack. Cigarette smokers have two to four times the chance of cardiac arrest. Giving up smoking rapidly reduces the risk of heart disease. After a number of years,

  • A Mid-Air Minute

    The most critical times for potential mid-air collisions are three minutes after take-off and eight minutes before landing. If an aircraft doesn't appear to be moving but increases in size, the two aircraft are on a direct collision course. Most mid-air collisions occur below 8,000 feet,

  • The Low-down on Alcohol Abuse

    Alcohol abuse reduces one's life expectancy by 10 to 15 years. Alcohol is responsible for 40 percent of all fatal traffic accidents. Alcohol is involved in 50 percent of all homicides and 25 percent of all suicides. Two hundred thousand deaths each year are related to alcohol use.

  • Facing the Consequences

    For Airmen, possible consequences of drinking and driving include: Arrest and incarceration Increased insurance rates Fines/lost wages Loss of driving privileges Loss of security clearance Official reprimand Article 15 Loss of rank Death

  • Gun Guidelines

    Treat all guns as loaded. Any time you handle a weapon/gun, don't assume it's not loaded; check it and confirm it. Do not point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to shoot, injure or damage. People constantly violate this rule because they think the gun isn't loaded. Keep your