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Air Purifiers - something to help stop the snifflies

Another good one from Fabulously Broke in the City...

I have major allergies and asthma like you wouldn't believe. And when I was younger, it was awful because my parents had no idea what an air purifier was. So even the idea of the comparison of air purifiers, was something totally alien to them.

But as I got older, I did a bit of research and I bought an air purifier for my bedroom...

Why do people toy with their safety?

Fabulously Broke in the City's got a PSA that we should all take to heart...

I just heard on the news this morning that a 17-year old died in a car crash, because he was driving 125km in a residential area that allows 60kmh or less.

While I TOTALLY feel for the parents, the family and his friends, as he made a stupid error in judgment... it brings up the question of why people toy with...

Greenpeace: Game consoles contain lots of toxic chemicals

Yet another reason not to be glued to your Wii, according to USAToday...

Greenpeace said Tuesday the world's most popular electronic game consoles contain high levels of toxic chemicals, though they ...

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Safety Tips for Women Driving Alone

A must-read for your safety and peace of mind, from AskPatty...

According to Shell oil, two violent crimes are committed in the U.S. every minute of every day. Women driving alone can be particularly vulnerable, though there are many things you can do to keep yourself safer, both inside your car...

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National Denim Day with Debbie Travis

Join the CURE Foundation in its fight against breast cancer, by wearing denim and donating $5 on National Denim Day, this Tuesday May 13th, 2008.

Over 11 years ago, CURE launched NATIONAL DENIM DAY, its main fundraiser. This event is held on the Tuesday following Mother’s Day. Employees from companies across Canada show their support by wearing denim and/or a “pink flower ribbon” for a...

Day Care, Play Groups Cut Leukemia Risk?

For the non-germaphobes among us, a defense for sending our kids to preschool with snotty noses - from WebMD...

Children who attend day care or play groups may be 30% less likely to develop leukemia, a Univ. of Calif. at Berkeley researcher reports.

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Secondhand Smoke: Damage in Mere Minutes

A new study shows that brief secondhand smoke exposure causes blood vessel injury in healthy young adults and interferes with the activity of the cells that help repair such damage.

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High Self-Esteem Isn't Always Healthy

Another myth bites the dust, courtesy of WebMD...

A new study suggests that high self-esteem isn't necessarily healthy self-esteem because there are different types of high self-esteem.

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