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By reddawn 4 comments
I always fall asleep when I drive, even if it's just a few miles home from work. I've developed ways to stay awake. Here's how... more »
By Kevin Harris 1 comments
This article offers general information on when the greatest shark attack risks exist in a few geographic areas (by month). I offer it as just another piece of common sense to use in your desire to swim, kayak, dive or surf in safety... more »
By Natalie Hernandez 0 comments
Roller coasters, you either love them or you are terrified of them! If you are trying to overcome a fear of roller coasters rest assured that you are not alone, many many people are feeling the same way as you... more »
By Bryce Stevens 3 comments
Everyone that hikes away from a trailhead should be carrying the ten essentials in their backpack. The 10 essentials are the top 10 most important things to carry with you when hiking or backpacking... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
When it's cold enough, skin can freeze, resulting in frostbite. Frostbite not only is painful but can result in loss of fingers and toes, even arms and legs, so it's best to prevent frostbite in the first place... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
While it is best to store water beforehand, you can purify water several ways... more »
By Anthony Delgado 0 comments
Polar Bear's numbers are diminishing. This is due in part to global warming. The following information is available to help you become educated on the subject as well as to find ways to contribute to the cause... more »
By VallartaVixen 4 comments
Sun damage is a very real danger that results not only in looking older and losing the youthful elasticity and appearance of skin, but in skin cancer. It's important to select the proper sunscreen and apply it correctly for maximum protection. ... more »
By Lauren Romano 1 comments
No one likes shoveling snow. It’s cold, wet and there’s the risk of injury. If you really have to shovel snow, do it a way so that you can avoid injury... more »
By dhinkle 1 comments
I've been a beach lifeguard for a number of years. On average I rescue about 40-50 people each summer from hazardous surf. Here are a few tips for keeping you and your kids safe at your local beaches... more »
By Select Visions 1 comments
Many are caught in the mixed winter storms at this time. It is a very scary situation when you are faced with this. My brother even cut off his thumb one year when his electricity was off by chopping wood for his fireplace. This is a very ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
As devastating as forest fires may look, they are a necessity in the environmental cycle. But if your home is in its path, preparation is the key to surviving a forest fire. Use these steps to learn what to do to stay ahead of the flames... more »
By JohanM 7 comments
Their is no clear cut way on how to survive a grizzly attack, because this is a highly unpredictable animal. Grizzly's should be avoided in the wild or at least be appreciated from afar. Should you encounter one by mistake, follow these steps and ... more »
By Chaos1187 1 comments
In this article you will learn how to be better prepared to survive a Grizzly bear attack.. more »
By Melissa Maroff 0 comments
Although mountain lions are generally wary of humans, they have been known to attack on occasion. The cause is not normally known—could be due to hunger, disease, protecting their young—or various other reasons. To fend off an attack, there are ... more »
By Ryn Gargulinski 0 comments
Winter in the Big Apple can be a big, depressing hassle unless you go into it with the right attitude, not to mention a hefty pair of gloves. Fashion should not go out the window, but it should also not include anything with fabrics that get ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Sandstorms are unpredictable, dangerous storms that result from high winds throwing sand particles into the air making it difficult to see, move or even breathe. If you're visiting an area where sandstorms are likely it's a good idea to know how ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 1 comments
Fecal impaction is a serious complication of constipation in which the stool hardens and can no longer be eliminated with normal bowel movements. Surgery may be required if aggressive measures are not taken to try and eliminate the stool. .. more »
By eHow Health Editor 6 comments
Fireworks can make any celebration seem extra special. Learn to use them safely and your party will always be a blast... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
The universal signal for "help needed" is SOS, which can be relayed by sound or by light. It consists of three short sounds or flashes (S); three long sounds or flashes (O); and, again, three short sounds or flashes (S)... more »
By ehowsyed 3 comments
Instructions for water walking, an easy yet effective water exercise that can be done at any time in any relatively large body of water... more »
By eHow Health Editor 8 comments
Chiggers are not insects, but tiny mites that are approximately 1/50 inch long. Even though they're hard to see, they can do plenty of damage if they attach to your body, leaving itchy, festering red welts... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 4 comments
The debris hut has been used for survival since our ancestors were hunter-gatherers. This shelter is constructed very much in the same way a forest animal constructs its home or nest, and allows you to stay warm and safe even without a fire or ... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 0 comments
Almost 80 percent of all boating-related deaths occur by drowning. Wearing a life jacket - also called a personal flotation device, or PFD - when out on the water could keep you from becoming a statistic... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
If you have advanced cancer or recurring tumors that don't seem to respond to chemotherapy, you may want to explore the option of using hyperthermia to treat your cancer. Hyperthermia is a relatively new experimental procedure that uses high ... more »