Health Tip: Stay Awake Behind the Wheel
Driving when sleep-deprived can be extremely dangerous.
To help you stay awake and alert, follow these suggestions from the National Sleep Foundation:
* Get plenty of quality sleep the night before a long drive.
* If there's a time that you typically begin to feel sleepy, avoid driving during that time.
* If you're planning to drive through the night, try to get at least some shuteye between midnight and 6 a.m.
* If driving all day, stop and take a mid-afternoon nap.
* Try to take a break about every 100 miles or so -- stop to get gas, walk around, stretch, nap or get some exercise.
* If traveling with a passenger, it helps if he or she is awake, too. Talk to each other to keep yourselves alert.
Health Tip: Thunderstorm Safety
Thunderstorms can be dangerous if you're caught outside, but they can pose dangers inside the home, too.
Follow these safety suggestions to prevent injury during a thunderstorm, courtesy of the Association of Volunteer Emergency Response Teams:
* Don't use the telephone.
* Unplug the television. In the event of a power failure, unplug other electrical devices and appliances.
* Don't take a bath or a shower during a storm -- copper pipes conduct electricity.
* Be aware of the dangers of flooding, hail, high winds and tornadoes.
* Keep a battery-powered radio and a flashlight on hand.
* Never go outside during a thunderstorm, and never approach downed power lines during or after a storm.
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