Humidified Air Real Health Benefits Questioned
Indoor humidity may comfort but offers no proven health benefits for healthy people. Studies show humidified air often does not improve illness outcomes and may worsen conditions from indoor pollutants. the nose acts as a natural humidifier, and dry air alone rarely harms healthy individuals.
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Jordan N. Fink
The
Medical College of Wisconsin
United States
Britain
Donald, Proctor
Johns Hopkins Medical Center
Proctor
Denmark
Preventing Dry Skin This Winter With Moisturizers
A New York dermatologist from Mount Sinai advises daily use of body oils or moisturizers to keep skin hydrated during low humidity. Oils should be applied after bathing. water based options are gentler but less effective for very dry skin. Excessive bathing worsens dryness.
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Ambulance for Pets Expands Humane Animal Rescue Service
In Wheeling West Virginia Bill Custer runs an ambulance for animals offering 24 hour free service for pets and wildlife. The refurbished blue and white unit handles rescues from basements to river rescues and even bees nests. Custer plans a small fleet expansion and notes costs of about 700 dollars to spruce up the current vehicle.
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Wheeling
W.va
Bill Custer
Custer
Ohio County
Animal Control Department
Animal Control Department No. 5
Wheeling Fire Department
Year Ends with Price Surge at Supermarket
A 1979 Associated Press survey shows the yearly market basket cost at 13 city stores rising about 10 percent from year start. December's rise was 3.2 percent across 11 cities while Dallas and Philadelphia saw a 1 percent drop. Overall, the market basket climbed 2.6 percent.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Dallas
Philadelphia
Market Basket Prices Rise Again in December 1979
The AP survey shows overall market basket costs increased in December as nine of 12 months in 1979 rose with only February June and October showing declines. Pork and eggs climbed in December while chocolate chip cookies had been dropped from the original 15 item list.
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Checklist
On Choosing a Lawyer
The Better Business Bureau urges informed choices before needs arise. Prospective clients should seek experienced, trustworthy attorneys, compare fees, and consider clinics or prepaid plans for common matters. Seek referrals and check specialty fit, then schedule an initial paid consultation to size up the lawyer.
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The
Better Business Bureau
Initt
Refunding Tricks: Save Everything for Future Offers
Experienced refunders rely on a simple rule to keep proofs of purchase. Save box tops, UPCs, seals, ingredient lists, and nutrition statements because offers change month to month and from product to product. The article lists many examples from Betty Crocker to Kraft and Ragu and explains how selective saving can still yield multiple refunds.
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Martin Sloane
Betty Crocker
General Mills
Crocker
Sunshine
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