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Are video games hurting or helping your child?
Are video games hurting or helping your child? Most people would automatically answer that video games are bad for children. While most experts would agree with this, there are some experts that have spoken out saying that there are benefits socially, emotionally, mentally, and physically from playing video games. Research has been done to show that…
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Technology to help keep the roadways safe: Connected Vehicle Technology
Technology to help keep the roadways safe: Connected Vehicle Technology The Department of Transportation is looking to the future to help keep the roads safe in America. Through collaboration with the world’s largest automobile manufactures, the Department of Transportation is researching technology that would enable vehicles to communicate with each other and other infrastructures around them…
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Is bigger always better?
Is bigger always better? Typically in United States, people tend to have the perception that bigger is better and, in the case of vehicles, safer. Is that really true? According to research, it is most often true. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed that the only category of vehicles with a higher fatality…
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A Perfect Excuse to Stop Eating Salads- Stomach bug from bagged lettuce has been traced to Mexican farms
A Perfect Excuse to Stop Eating Salads- Stomach bug from bagged lettuce has been traced to Mexican farms Hundreds of illnesses were reported from a stomach bug outbreak from bagged lettuce. The mixed salad was sold to Red Lobster and Olive Garden Restaurants as well as grocery stores in 16 states. There were at least 400 cases…
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The FDA keeps a close eye on the new caffeine added in foods and gum
The FDA keeps a close eye on the new caffeine added in foods and gum Most people would say they need an extra caffeine kick everyday with their busy lives. Food companies are now catching on to the concept that coffee and soda companies have captured long ago in effort to expand the market. Efforts…
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Metal Water Bottles Pose a Problem with Young Children
Metal Water Bottles Pose a Problem with Young Children Metal water bottles have been very popular among young children, but they pose a problem of children getting their tongues stuck inside of them. Although it may sound humorous, doctors say the problem is serious. Mary Kate Person got her tongue trapped in her metal water bottle after…
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Fourth, Fireworks, Fun, and Fire…Which does not belong?
Fourth, Fireworks, Fun, and Fire…Which does not belong? Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand in hand. It is an American tradition to grill with your friends and family and watch the fireworks in celebration of America’s independence. Most families will watch their cities display of fireworks, but some families choose to set off…
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Top 5 Safety Apps
Top 5 Safety Apps There are thousands of smartphone apps to help keep you safe. We want to share with you our top five and why we recommend them. 1. SaferCar – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed SaferCar to help consumers stay updated on key safety information. The app allows you to look up…
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The Cinnamon Challenge is More Dangerous Than You Think
The Cinnamon Challenge is More Dangerous Than You Think Doctors are giving advice to teens to not take the cinnamon challenge. The prank started with popular YouTube videos that showed someone trying to swallow a spoonful of ground cinnamon in 60 seconds without drinking any water. The videos show young teens attempting the dare which…
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Reports show that cheaper brand name sunscreens protect better than expensive brands
Reports show that cheaper brand name sunscreens protect better than expensive brands Most people would consider the most expensive sunblock to be better at blocking UVA and UVB rays, but Consumer Reports annual sun survey showed quite the opposite. They tested 12 sunscreen lotions and sprays to measure their effectiveness in sun protection. Out of the 12,…
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