Author: Peter Alexandrou

As a youngster I started working as a lifeguard during the summers. From there I developed a strong interest in lifeguarding and teaching first aid, which then led to becoming a certified instructor and examiner with the Canadian Red Cross and the Canadian Lifesaving Society.
After graduating from York University, with a B.A. in Kinesiology, I took a position with the Canadian Red Cross in Toronto as their Safety Services manager. After a few years I started a first aid and CPR training company, offering courses throughout the greater Toronto area.
Because I wanted to share all that I've learned, I decided to write a first aid manual. Be sure to check it out!
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The Psychological Challenges of Coping With a Traumatic Event
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Medical Treatments and Cures: Changing Perceptions May Help Us All
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Safe Exposure Limits For Different Substances in the Workplace
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Tics (Habit Spasms; Tourette's Syndrome): Not Life Threatening, But Certainly Life Impacting
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Blood Pressure: Too High and You Die
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5 Common But Harmful Chemicals in the Workplace
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How to Call EMS (9-1-1)
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Muscular Endurance: It Takes Years To Develop
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Anaphylactic Shock: Serious Condition That Can Come On Suddenly
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Hypothermia: Tips For Preventing and First Aid For When It Happens
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Basics For Your Medicine Cabinet
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Walking to Lose Weight: Yes That's All It Could Take
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7 Popular Diets Reviewed
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The Reproductive Cycle of Cats
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Extreme-Weather Safety: Don't Underestimate Mother Nature
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Breaking Your Addiction to Sugar: It Might Seem Impossible, But It Isn't
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3 Types of Skin Burns and How To Treat Them With First Aid
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How to Safely Ride Your Bike In Traffic
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Calculating Your Optimum Cycling Cadence
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Bones and Joints: Quick Facts
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Ride Your Bike Indoors Using a Turbo Trainer or Roller
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Components: The Building Blocks of Every Bike
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Maximizing Bike Rides To Lose Weight
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Tires and Tubes: They Make the Bike Go Round
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A Road Bike Fitting Will Maximize Performance and Comfort
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14 Bicycling Mistakes: You're Guilty Of At Least One of These
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Bicycle Cranksets and Chainrings: Round and Around We Go!
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Proteins: The Essential Building Blocks of Muscle
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Extreme-Cold Safety: Excessive Heat Loss Can Be Life Threatening
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Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries: How To Treat With First Aid
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Stoma: Although Rare, First Aiders Encounter Someone With One
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A Look at Common Physical Health Hazards in the Workplace
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First Aid Barriers to Action: Don't Let Inaction Lead To Someone's Death
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Large Machine Safety Checklist for the Workplace
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Extreme-Heat Safety: Just Working Outside On a Hot Day Puts You At Risk
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Machine Safety in the Workplace: Big or Small, Operate With Care
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Ground Level Worksites Can Still Be Dangerous
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Underwater Construction Safety: Unique and Increased Risks Abound
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Viruses: Living Organisms That Invade Our Cells
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First Aid For A Baby Stung By A Scorpion?
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Hyperventilation: Too Much of a Good (Oxygen) Thing
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Sprains and Dislocations: Everyone Has Had Them, But Many Treat Improperly
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Triage: Maximizing Care With Limited Resources
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Emergency Action Principles: These Will Maximize Your Efforts
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Diseases and Infections: We Are Constantly Battling Viruses and Bacteria
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Influenza a.k.a The Flu: The Virus That Everyone Knows About
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Funny Dieting Pictures
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Leukemia: Mild and Chronic Lymphocytic and Myelogenous Leukemias
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Cardio Training or Weight Training: Your Choice Can Affect the Results
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Bowlegs aka Genu Varum: Sometimes Self-Correcting
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Ganglion Cyst: Annoying, But Thankfully Non-Cancerous
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Aerobic Exercise Conditioning For a Longer and Healthier Life
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Sense of Hearing: Just How Do We Hear Sounds?
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Diabetes Explained: 2 Common Types and 1 That's Less Common
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12 Types of Bone Fractures
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Body Image and Perception: It's Usually Wrong
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Barefoot Running: Does Running Without Shoes Make Sense?
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When to Call a Doctor: Denial Can Lead to Death
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11 Tips for Healthy Living: Small Things Can Make a Huge Difference
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Competitive Swimming: Knowing the Race Rules is Critical
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Ladder Safety: People Are Often Too Complacent
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Metabolic Rate: A Key Metric for Weight Loss (and Gain)
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New Or Experimental Medical Treatments and Therapies
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Altitude Training: Getting a Performance Boost Has Its Risks
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The Sense of Touch: Hardly Noticed, But Key To Our Survival
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Swimming Drills: A Number of Ways To Perfect Your Stroke
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Good (HDL) vs. Bad (LDL) Cholesterol: There Is a Significant Difference
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Swimming the Breaststroke: Tips For Doing It Right
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Why Diets Don't Work: Really They Don't
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Working Safely with Compressed Gas in the Workplace
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Legal Issues in First Aid: The Law Is (Mostly) On Your Side
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Spinal Injuries: It's Worth Taking Extra Precautions
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Vitamins and Minerals: An Overview
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Ideal Body Weight: Is There Such A Thing?
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Endurance Activities For Improving Your Overall Level of Fitness
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Hemorrhaging: How to Apply First Aid
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5 Exercise Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Workout
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Maximizing the Benefits from Your Workouts
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Organizing a Swimming Workout For Maximum Benefit
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First Aid for Poisoning
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Cardio-Cerebral Resuscitation (CCR): The New CPR?
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Severe Bleeding: Take Immediate Action with First Aid
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8 Ways To Lose Weight Permanently
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Home Fitness Machines: Consider Your Options Carefully
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10 First Aid Myths and Mistakes
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First Aid For Snake Bites: Refuting The Advice of Movies
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Common Cat Injuries and Emergencies You Should Be Prepared to Deal With
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Blisters: The First Aid Is Counter-Intuitive
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Understanding How Antioxidants Combat Free Radicals
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Managing the Risk of Injury in the Workplace
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Food Energy Sources: They're Not All Equal
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Swimming the Butterfly Stroke: Difficult To Do, But Impressive Looking
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Breathing Emergencies: Recognize the Signs of Respiratory Distress and Arrest
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Fires in the Workplace: It's Easier To Prevent One Than To Extinguish One
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Sport First Aid Kit: Keep It Stocked and Handy
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Electricity Do's and Don'ts: How to Keep the Workplace Safe
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First Aid for Electric Shock
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Working Safely Above the Ground: The Higher You Are the Harder You Fall
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Rapid Weight Loss: It Can Be Done, But It Likely Won't Last
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The Atkins Diet Explained
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What Is The Longest Amount Of Time Someone Has Had CPR And Survived?
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Gaining Instead of Losing Weight When Exercising
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Rescue Breathing: A Core Skill for First Aiders
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Flexibility: Avoid Injury By Understanding Stretching Techniques
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Working Safely with Hazardous Chemicals
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Electricity Definitions: A Little Workplace Knowledge Can Go A Long Way
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Cardiovascular Endurance: A Complicated Workout Isn't Required
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Stress Fractures: A Fairly Common Issue For Active People
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Ergonomics in the Workplace: Take It Seriously or Risk Long-Term Injuries
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Clinical Death and Biological Death: They're Not Quite the Same
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Detox: Fact vs. Fiction
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Electrical Safety: A Hidden Danger Lurks In the Workplace
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Farmer Crushed Under Tractor's Tires (Video)
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3 Causes of Sore Muscles: Injury, Lactic Acid, Adaptation
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Safe Lifting Techniques for the Workplace
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Chronic Cycling Injuries: Heed the Warnings Or You'll Be Walking
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First Aid For a Drug Overdose
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Cardiovascular Fitness: The Foundation of Healthier Living
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So You Want to Run a Marathon?
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Respiratory System: Take a Deep Breath Before Reading
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The First Aider's Role In An Emergency
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Swimming the Backstroke: Understand the Proper Form and Technique
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Health and Safety Policy
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Frostbite: You Often Don't Even Realize You Have It
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Keeping Your Cat Happy
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Choosing a Swim Club for Adults or Kids
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The 4 Most Common Bicycle Frame Materials
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Weight Gaining Tips: How to Pack on Muscle
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A Quick Look At Canada's Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
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How to Become a Life Guard
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Margarine vs Butter: Which is Better For Your Health?
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Working Safely with Gases: Preparation and Education Are Key
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Heat Cramps, Exhaustion, and Stroke: An Escalating Series of Warnings
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Hands Only CPR: Maximizing the Value of CPR
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Workplace First Aid Kit: Having One Is a Legal Requirement
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Equipment-Free Exercises: You Don't Always Need Machines To Feel the Burn
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Sports Injuries Pictures: Not for the Squeamish
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Health and Safety Glossary
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Workplace Safety: Employer and Employee Responsibilities
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Medications: An Important Part of Health Care, But Not Without Risks
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Oxygen's Role When Used With First Aid and CPR
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Vegetarian Health Benefits and Risks: Understand Before You Commit
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Joining a Gym: Carefully Consider What You're Committing To
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Trick Out Your Bike for More Fun (and Safety) With Accessories
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A Guide to Buying a Used Bicycle
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Eight Cat Myths Debunked
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Types of Bacteria and Viruses: Be Afraid, Very, Very Afraid
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Using a Shovel Safely: Despite Simplicity, Injury Awaits
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Strep A (Invasive Streptococcus A): A Re-Emerging Global Threat?
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Muscle: Interesting Facts, Names, and Function
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10 Weight Loss Myths
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Fall Arrest Systems: Your Backup Plan When Working At Heights
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Sunburn: What It Is and How to Treat It
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Why Workplace Accidents Happen
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Hiking First Aid Kit: Plan Ahead Before You're Hours Away from Help
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15 Exercise Myths That Just Won't Go Away
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86 Phobias: Who Knew There Were So Many?
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Swimming Freestyle: The Best Stroke for Improving Fitness
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Angina Pectoris: The First Aid Assistance You Can Provide Is Limited
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The Human Heart: The Most Important Muscle In Our Bodies
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Workplace Vehicle Safety Check List
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Plan a Fire Escape Route For You and Your Family
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Sports Injuries Happen: Be Ready With An Emergency Action Plan
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Digestive System: Following the Path Our Food Takes
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Sports Injury Prevention: Nothing Is Fool-Proof, But Worth Trying
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Bodybuilding Tips and Techniques
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First Aid In The Workplace: Employers Are Responsible
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Asystole: The Total Absence of a Heart Beat
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Heat Rash aka Prickly Heat: What To Do About It
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The Role of Human Guinea Pigs in Drug Tests
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Do You Know How Many Calories You Are Eating?
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Warning Signs of An Unsafe Workplace
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11 Ways to Bike Ride Faster and Longer
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Understanding Bicycle Braking Systems
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Reasons Why Most People Don't Exercise a.k.a. Excuses!
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Medication List and Information
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What Are the National Lifeguard Service Course Requirements?
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Swimming Starts: Practice Makes Perfect and Can Win You the Race
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Stroke: Learn to Recognize One Because Time Is of the Essense
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Biological Health Measurements: Definitions and Targets
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Protozoal Infections: Prevention Is Easy and the Best Approach
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Dangerous Chemicals in the Workplace: Take Precautions Before It's Too Late
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Triathlons: It's Race Day, Be Prepared
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Pedals and Cycling Shoes: These Shoes Were Made for Biking
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Safety Working at High Altitudes
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Teach Your Child How To Ride a Bike
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Tool Safety: Even The Simplest Looking Tool Can Cause Severe Injury
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Detached Retina: Can Now Often Be Repaired
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Dangerous Bicycle Repairs: You're Risking Life and Limb
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Heart Disease: It Manifests In Different Ways
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Excavation Safety: Take Precautions When Digging At a Worksite
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Sense of Smell: An Impressive Chemical Detector
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Iron Deficiency: It's Fairly Easy To Avoid
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Biking Essentials: What To Carry for Repairs and Safety
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Car First Aid Kit: Handy in an Accident Until the Paramedics Arrive
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Power Training: Combining Speed With Strength
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When is the Best Time to Exercise?
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The Reasons Behind Why You Trail Other Cyclists
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Shock: Results in Possibly Fatal Low Blood Pressure
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Need A Reason To Ride Your Bike?
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