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How to Stay Awake While Driving Amazing Device

By guardtoday

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Safety on our roads today is a big deal. DWI is a major cause of accidents. But have you ever worried about falling asleep while driving. We all have experienced drowsiness after working a long day. Our Young people, Shift workers, Commercial ... more »

How to Stay Warm without Electricity

By Select Visions

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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 »

How to Stop an Asthma Attack

By eHow Health Editor

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Sometimes an asthma attack can be stopped if you relax, use your inhaler and breathe effectively. Other times, treatment for an asthma attack requires a trip to the hospital. The key is proper planning, so you know what to do when an attack occurs... more »

How to stop smoking

By kimberlyodneal

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You will learn an effective way to stop smoking.. more »

How to Stop Smoking

By xrayness

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If you are reading this article then you are a smoker and you want to stop smoking. I hope that this advice will help you. Cigarettes are killing you and they also cost a lot of money. Here are 3 simple steps to stop smoking... more »

How to Stop Someone From Choking

By eHow Health Editor

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A meal can turn into a sudden emergency when a food particle becomes trapped in a person's airway, making it impossible for him to breathe or speak. Sometimes the individual will put his hand on his throat as a signal to others. Here's how to ... more »

How to Survive a Forest Fire

By eHow Health Editor

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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 »

How to Survive a Grizzly Bear Attack

By JohanM

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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 »

How to Survive a Grizzly Bear Attack

By Chaos1187

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In this article you will learn how to be better prepared to survive a Grizzly bear attack.. more »

How to Survive a Mountain Lion Attack

By Melissa Maroff

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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 »

How to Survive a New York Winter

By Ryn Gargulinski

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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 »

How to Survive a Sandstorm

By eHow Health Editor

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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 »

How to Survive an Earthquake

By Anthony Delgado

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The key to earthquake survival is preparedness. Follow these steps and prepare meticulously, in order to assure that you will have the best chances at surviving an earthquake... more »

How to Survive an Ice Storm

By eHow Health Editor

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An ice storm, like any severe winter storm, threatens the safety of your family and your home. However, with thorough planning, a well-stocked supply of emergency provisions and the guidelines in this article, you and your family will be ready ... more »

How to Survive Being Homeless in Los Angeles

By Ursula Anderson

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I need to begin by saying that I have never been homeless. However, for a few years, I followed a group of homeless people around, listened to their stories, tried to help them, and became involved in their lives. The best way to survive ... more »

How to Survive in the Rainforest

By David Kingsbury

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Hopefully, your plane hasn’t crash-landed in the Amazon, forcing you to read this article with the dying battery of your laptop. Nevertheless, if it has, you’re probably wondering how to survive in a jungle filled with ferns instead of concrete. ... more »

How to take out a splinter

By miakiddo82

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When the tweezers won't work, let someting from the garden to help you with that splinter... more »

How to tame the Dragon

By Chap

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Everybody knows that dragons are dangerous creatures. When provoked - or hungry - dragons are likely to spread their giant wings and take to the sky where they rain down fire on anyone in the vicinity. The knowledge of how to tame the dragon is ... more »

How to Tell It's Organic

By eHow Health Editor

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Food safety in the United States is a concern for Americans. We are faced with issues dealing with growth hormones affecting puberty, chemicals linked to ADHD and artificial ingredients linked to cancer. We have to make the right food choices for ... more »

How to Treat a Closed Fracture During First Aid

By eHow Health Editor

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Fractures are serious injuries, especially in the wilderness when help is far away. Treat a closed fracture with these steps... more »

How to Treat a Cut with First Aid

By Hillary Marshall

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Cuts and scrapes happen often, especially to active children and sometimes to clumsy adults. Generally cuts can be treated at home effectively, but more severe cuts may require medical attention. Even if a cut is severe enough that it requires ... more »

How to Treat a Jammed Finger or Toe

By eHow Health Editor

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It doesn’t matter whether you've jammed a finger blocking a spike or just stubbed your toe on the stupid coffee table—now all it really takes is a little bit of ice, a simple wrap and some ibuprofen to do the trick... more »

How to Treat a Puncture Wound

By eHow Health Editor

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Sharp objects such as nails or fishhooks cause puncture wounds when they penetrate the skin. Puncture wounds require special attention because bleeding is usually minimal and the risk of infection high, and because the penetrating object may have ... more »

How to Treat an Amputated Limb During First Aid

By eHow Health Editor

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Amputation is the complete severing of a body part from the body. This is a major traumatic injury, and the injured person must be treated for shock and evacuated from the backcountry immediately. Get to a hospital... more »

How to Treat Flea Bites

By eHow Health Editor

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Everyone knows that fleas bite and torment pets. But fleas don't just bite animals; they can affect their owners as well. Here's what to do if you have been bitten... more »