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It’s back-to-school time! Drive safe

School is back in session, and it’s the perfect time to review some driving-related safety tips.

A good habit: Check your blood pressure at home

Has your blood pressure ever been high during a doctor appointment? A recent study concluded that readings taken in your doctor’s office “don’t reflect real life.”

Choose a safe Halloween costume

Halloween is such a fun time for kids. As you begin to plan for the holiday, take some time to look at what will make their costumes safe.

Do those viral sleep hacks actually work?

Putting plants in your bedroom. Sleeping in 90-minute increments. Watching others livestream their sleep. These are just some of the viral “sleep hacks” trending on social media. Should you try them?
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FDA approves another over-the-counter spray for treating opioid overdose

Washington — The approval of a second over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray for emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose is a “game-changer” for its lifesaving potential, the National Safety Council says.

HHS, NHTSA partner on tracking tool for heat-related illness

Washington — A map showing emergency medical services responses to heat-related illnesses nationwide is part of a new online information portal from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Campus Safety & Health 101

Fall is a time for new beginnings – particularly for college freshmen, many of whom will be living away from home. We take a look at some of the issues students may face being on their own – and what can be done to make college a positive time in their lives.

7 healthy fall foods to fill your plate

A seasonal food is produce that is purchased and eaten around the time it’s harvested. “We know that produce that is purchased in season is more likely to be fresher, consumed closer to harvesting and higher in nutritional value,” one expert tells us.
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Fast facts about naloxone

Have you heard of naloxone? Also known by the brand name Narcan and RiVive, it’s a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.

What’s next for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?

Washington — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is asking for comment on how it intends to interpret and implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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