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CAN EXERCISE KEEP YOU MENTALLY SHARP?
Scientists are finding that exercise actually may help prevent mental decline as we age. Regular exercise may enhance memory, planning and organization skills, as well as the ability to juggle mental tasks.

CARBON MONOXIDE: UNSEEN KILLER
Car exhaust, portable heaters and camping lanterns are all sources of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Thousands of people die or become ill each year at home, on vacation or at work from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Prevention is the key to avoiding fatal levels of this odorless, colorless and tasteless gas. CO reduces your blood's ability to carry oxygen, and low blood-oxygen levels can result in loss of consciousness and death.

CAROTID SINUS MASSAGE
Carotid sinus massage involves rubbing the large part of the arterial wall at the point where the common carotid artery, located in the neck, divides into its two main branches.

CHECKLIST FOR COPING WITH CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
Even with the best care, heart failure can worsen. But people who don't take care of themselves are writing a prescription for poor health. On the other hand, those who do take care of themselves sometimes can lead long and productive lives. Here is a checklist of things you can do to help yourself.

CHILD ADEQUATELY IMMUNED TO ATTEND SCHOOL
All states require proof of immunization before children can attend school. State laws vary as to which immunizations are needed, but most states require proof that your child has received at least the following immunizations: Three doses of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, or tetanus and diptheria usually received as DtaP, DT, DPT, DT or Td vaccine. Three doses of polio vaccine One dose each of measles, mumps and rubella after one year of age Most states also require hepatitis B, HiB and varicella (chickenpox) vacci

CHILDBIRTH
Childbirth includes both labor (the process of birth) and delivery (the birth itself); it refers to the entire process as an infant makes its way from the womb down the birth canal to the outside world.

CHOLESTEROL
Everyone has cholesterol. Your body needs cholesterol to produce cell membranes and some hormones. Cholesterol is a soft wax-like substance in your bloodstream and in your cells. When you have too much of the wrong kind of cholesterol, you could increase your risk for developing heart disease, heart attacks and other heart disease complications.

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