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Kids participating in sports need eye protection, study shows

Sports-related eye injuries increased nearly 20% last year compared with 2021, according to estimates from advocacy group Prevent Blindness.

Don’t rely on digital assistants for CPR instructions, researchers say

Hey digital assistant: Tell your programmer that researchers want your CPR instructions to be “more standardized” and “evidence based.”

Researchers say these two steps will improve teens’ sleep

Want to help your teen get more sleep? Try establishing a nighttime routine and limiting the use of digital devices before bed, Australian researchers say.

Suicide prevention hotline adds sign-language services

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988 – now features services in American Sign Language.
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Cutting down on added sugar may help you avoid kidney stones

Consuming higher amounts of added sugar may increase your risk of developing kidney stones, results of a recent study suggest.

‘Defibrillation saves lives’: Researcher says ‘we can’t have too many AEDs’

Using an AED along with CPR improves the odds of surviving a heart attack – even when an ambulance is just minutes away, results of a recent study suggest.

Your smartwatch wristband may be a hotbed for harmful bacteria

Common wristbands – like the one on your fitness tracker or watch – can be breeding grounds for bacteria such as E. coli and staphylococcus, researchers at Florida Atlantic University say.

Researchers to young women: Be careful on stairs

Young women are more likely than their male counterparts to engage in risky behaviors while descending stairs – increasing their risk of injury, results of a recent study show.
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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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