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Today From Allison Bean, your About Today Editor Bob is out sick again today—I'm beginning to suspect he's gotten hooked on a soap opera... or naps. According to the CDC, home and recreation-related activities account for a staggering third of all emergency room visits. What's even more alarming is that most of these accidents can be prevented. Want more from About.com? "Like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. How to Fall-Proof Your Home Falls are the number one cause of injury-related deaths in people over 65, so it's important to make sure your home is properly outfitted to prevent these types of accidents. Learn how to make your home safer. How Dangerous is a Broken Hip When You're Older? Foods That May Prevent Osteoporosis Search Related Topics:  prevent falls  bone health  longevity habits Stay Safe in Your Yard With warmer weather on the way, you'll be pulling out the leaf blowers and other outdoor equipment soon. Prevent mishaps by learning how to operate your tools safely. Pool Safety Tips for Parents and Granparents How to Avoid Dog Bites Search Related Topics:  home safety tips  chain saws  hedgers Prevent Cabon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can build up when a stove or other fuel-burning device has malfunctioned. Breathing in too much of this gas can cause dizziness, nausea and even death. Take steps to protect yourself. How Your Dryer Can Cause a Fire Must-Have Fire Safety Tools Search Related Topics:  toddler safety  carbon monoxide poisoning  Injured? DON'T Do This! Stung by a jellyfish? Got a black eye? You may think you know the right way to take care of these injuries, but you may actually be doing more harm then good. Learn more about these top first aid myths. How to Perform CPR When to Call 911 Search Related Topics:  first aid techniques  first aid myths  Related Searches Road Accidents Traffic Accidents Health and Safety Highway Accidents Driving Accidents Featured Articles Why Do Men Have Nipples? Spring Bird Scavenger Hunt Peeps Pops Recipe Growing and Caring for Dahlias Basic Nutrition: Five Things Everyone Should Know 10 Threats to Monarch Migration   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

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