Survey finds 20 percent of wells contaminated nationwide
A federal study by Interior and USGS reports about 24,000 of 124,000 wells tested show nitrate above three mg per liter, with 8,200 wells over 10 mg per liter. Roots include septic tanks livestock waste and fertilizer. Water tables have fallen notably in California Texas Virginia and Louisiana regions due to heavy irrigation.
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Washington
Interior Department
Environmental Protection Agency
San Joaquin Valley
California
Confidence boosts health by improving quitting, recovery
Studies presented at AAAS show perceived self efficacy raises quitting smoking and post heart attack recovery. Stanford researchers report confident individuals, including a 957-person two year study, more likely to quit and recover fully.
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Los Angeles
Stanford University
Albert Bandura
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Bandura
Carlo DiClemente
Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences
DiClemente
Flat feet and running pain prompt expert advice
Dear reader explains lifelong flat feet causing foot leg and hip pain after running. Causes include tight heel cords, high heels, and arthritis. Remedies cover supportive inserts flexible shoes stretching exercises and expert assessment for tailored guidance.
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Dr. Donahue
I.h.e
N.C.W
Medical marijuana, smoking, and running issues
Dr Donohue explains marijuana slows reaction time and raises heat risk during exercise. He notes cigarette smoke harms lung function long and short term and increases carbon monoxide reducing oxygen delivery to muscles, potentially forcing a choice between smoking and running.
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Dr. Donohue
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