Friday, March 5, 2010

Fast Facts & Helpful Tips ...

Positive Thinking May Prevent A Cold!
Yes, people with a positive attitude and sunny outlook may get fewer colds! That’s according to researchers at Carnegie Mellon University. The researchers squirted the cold virus into the noses of happy and grouchy people. They found those with a positive outlook were able to immobilize the cold virus.

Leading Driver Distraction: Unruly Kids
Ask anyone what is the leading cause of car crashes...and he will say, “cell phones.” But, did you know that one of the greatest driver distractions is drivers dealing with unruly kids in the backseat! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that driver distractions are responsible for one in four car crashes.

Consumer ALERT: Unwanted Medication Dangers
There’s a danger lurking out there that most of us don’t even know about — and it’s drugs in our groundwater. Dumping unused medications down the toilet is causing dangerous traces of medications in water samples from 30 states, according to authorities for the U.S. Geological Survey. Putting them in the trash is the better place to dispose of unwanted medications.

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