Radiation sources and ways to limit daily exposure
A health briefing explains common radiation sources from natural background and man made sources such as medical X rays and TV sets. It notes sun exposure as a major cancer risk and advises on limiting X rays, using lead shielding when appropriate, and avoiding self initiated tests while following FDA and NRC safety standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan McGowan
Scientists Institute For Public Information
Solomon Michaelson
University of Rochester Medical Center
FDA
Helping Children Plan Career Paths Across Ages
Parents are advised to support children exploring multiple interests from doctor to firefighter to athlete. Use nonjudgmental questions, provide varied toys, discuss alternate paths, eliminate sex bias, and show real work by visiting workplaces and talking with professionals. Encourage schoolwork, part-time jobs, and guidance counselor input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Consumer Information Center
Pueblo
Colo
Home ownership rises with age in married couples study
UPI reports 84 percent of married couples age 65 and over own their homes versus 76 percent for all married couples. Ownership is lowest among couples where the husband is under 35, per the American Council of Life Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
American Council of Life Insurance
The Doorknob Exercises And Knee Woes Of Fashion
A humorous reminiscence on shapewear and aging as Erma Bombeck describes fitting room trials and the changing fashion focus on knees and legs. She critiques restrictive garments and the effort to fit into new styles while imagining future ease in movement and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Welk
Winchester Cathedral
Field Enterprises Inc
Field Newspaper Syndicate
Mattress Pad Reuse Tip Gathers Craft Uses
Before discarding an old mattress pad, cut out the good parts and reuse them to make pot holders. The tip promotes thrift and practical upcycling.
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By Louise Cook
Associated Press
Three Mile Island
Harrisburg
Earth
Space
Food and Drug Administration
National Cancer Institute
Dallas-Fort Worth
Minneapolis-St. Paul
National Fire Prevention and Control Administration
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
State Health Department
Barney's
Barney’s
1St Ave
15Th Street
Missy
Women
S & Teen
Mt. Vernon Rd
Vernona Shopping Center
Mon
Wit’s End
Erma Bombeck
Cedar Rapids
Zales
Zales the Diamond
Lindale Mall
Tan Calfan
FORD
2Nd St
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