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Staying safe on the mountain this winter
(BPT) – You can feel it in the air: The ski and snowboard season has arrived, and some areas in the U.S. are already open for business. As snow sports continue to gain popularity, millions of people will be hitting the slopes this winter. During the 2016-17 ski season, the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) […]
Clear winter roads keep us safe and the economy humming
(BPT) – Across the U.S., more than 70 percent of the population lives in areas affected by snow and ice. Each winter the average driver in these areas will see more than 5 inches of snow on the roads. And when the snow is falling there are few things more comforting than the sight of […]
Road salt means safe roads
(BPT) – State and municipal departments of transportation are gearing up their winter maintenance plans to prepare for snow and ice. In addition to plows, road salt is an important tool to keep roads clear. Every year these agencies stockpile sufficient salt to last the winter season and store it in strategically placed barns. “Snowfighters” […]
Are you safe from BPA? The answer may surprise you
(BPT) – Based on how much you’ve heard about bisphenol A (BPA) in recent news articles, it would be perfectly understandable if you concluded that BPA is public enemy No. 1. It’s apparently everywhere at unsafe levels, and there is no way to escape. Or is there? There must be somewhere we can go to […]
Safe food techniques every home cook should know
(BPT) – Good hosts want positive experiences around the dishes they prepare for the holidays – great conversation and good memories. What’s a sure way to mar the feast? Not being consistent in following safe food handling techniques that every home cook should know. Each year, one in six people experiences food poisoning, affecting some […]
Soy supplements appear to be safe, beneficial in diabetic men
Soy protein supplements, which contain natural estrogens, do not reduce testosterone levels in men with Type 2 diabetes who already have borderline-low testosterone, according to a new study. The results were presented Saturday at the joint meeting of the International Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society: ICE/ENDO 2014 in Chicago. “Because soy contains phytoestrogens […]
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8 Doctors Tips For Safe And Effective Weight Loss
Losing just 5% of your body weight can give you significant health benefits (Thinkstock photo). By losing 5 per cent of their body weight, those at moderate or high risk of obesity-related diseases can start to experience significant health benefits. The recommended weight loss is 0.5 to 1kg a week, through diet and exercise. To […]
Safe Weight-loss Tips For Wedding Season
Over the years, brides-to-be have taken drastic measures to lose weight ahead of the Big Day: drinking a concoction of lemon juice, water, syrup, and cayenne pepper, wiring their mouths shut, and taking a pregnancy hormone while following the 500-calorie hCG diet[1]. But a feeding tube? Yes, indeed. News media were abuzz recently with stories […]
Flexible Fitness: Tips For A Safe Gardening Workout
Gardening and yard work have many benefits. In addition to providing stress relief and an outlet for creativity, gardening and yard work are excellent activities to get us moving. In fact, in the Centers for Disease Controls 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, gardening is a suggested form of moderate-to-vigorous activity. Anyone who has lifted […]