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Check your first-aid kit regularly to replace items that are out-of-date/expired and restock items that have been used.
Tags: First Aid, Precaution
When your concentration begin to wane, tell yourself to work for 2 more minutes or complete 2 more tasks. Once completed, settle on 2 more.
When you break up a task into tiny sections, you'll find that you improve your concentration. It allows your mind to focus on smaller portions of tasks, thereby seemingly decreasing the amount of work that needs to be done. You can use "Two More" or "Five More" or "Ten More" or whatever works for you, but make sure that it's a number you can work with.
Tags: Concentration, Mind, Work
If you have flu, drink lot of fluids (water, orange juice, etc) to replenish the fluids lost from your body from fever.
Fluid intake is also the most important factor for healthy people fighting the flu. Flu sufferers lose more fluids from fever than they think; you must replenish your lost fluids in order to provide your body with the strength to get rid of the flu.
When taking a long flight, it's important to move around the cabin to keep your blood circulation up.
This will help prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), a disorder linked to lack of blood circulation. Also, avoid crossing your legs.
Tags: Flight, Blood Circulation
Motivate your friends/relatives not to smoke. Exposure to passive smoke can increase your risk of lung cancer.
Scientific evidence show an increased risk of lung cancer in non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke. This increased risk is estimated at 20% in women and 30% in men who live with a smoker. Non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke in the workplace have a 16 to 19% increased risk of developing lung cancer.
Tags: Smoking, Passive Smoking, Lung Cancer, Motivation
Contrary to what toothpaste commercials show, you only need a peanut-sized blob on your brush for effective cleaning.
Simply brush your teeth by holding the toothbrush correctly at a 45 degree angle towards the gum line and brush the front, back and between your teeth and you will find that the paste will foam enough to cover all your teeth.
Tags: Teeth, Dental, Brushing, Toothpaste