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MAY 20, 2013 EXAMINER 31 SENSIBLE SHOES CANES Z ING anything with the unique Aqua Zinger! This handy product allows you to add fresh ingredi- ents such as lemon, strawberry, or herbs and spices to make your fresh water taste even better. And there’s no carbonation or added sugar. The stainless steel bottle has a bottom-mounted grinder that lets the extracted favors travel through a fne-combed mesh screen to infuse the water. The Aqua Zinger retails for $25.99 online and at Brookstone stores. We have fve FREE Aqua Zingers to give away. For a chance to win, see page 54. Give water some ZING! to THIN folks While MDs give their plump patients equal time, their bedside manner is nowhere near as pleasant as it is to normal-weight people because they feel fat folks aren’t doing enough to help themselves, say researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. out by cleaning crews. When- ever possible, stay on runners made of carpet or rubber. n Even at home, always wear supportive low-heeled shoes. Don’t walk around in stock- ing feet, bare feet or slippers. A stubbed toe can cause a tumble. n At home, eliminate clutter, especially on foors. A stack of magazines can become a health hazard when you’re hurried or distracted. n Use bright lights everywhere so you can see paths clearly. n Make sure all your area rugs and stair rugs are either tacked to the foor or have skid-proof backing. n Don’t string appliance wires, especially extension cords, across your path where you can get tripped up. n Always use a rubber bath mat in your shower or tub. n Just in case, have a loved one or a friend check on you every day. You need regular social contact, especially with family members, to keep your wits sharp. A dozen simple tips HOW SENIORS CAN PREVENT FALLS Falls are the leading cause of injuries and deaths among folks over 65 FAMILY CONTACT FLOOR AWARENESS BRIGHT LIGHTS GIVEAWAY
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MAY 20, 2013 EXAMINER 31
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shoes
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ZING anything with the unique Aqua Zinger! This handy product allows you to add fresh ingredi-
ents such as lemon, strawberry, or herbs and spices to make your fresh water taste even better. And there’s no carbonation or added sugar.
The stainless steel bottle has a
bottom-mounted grinder that lets the extracted favors travel through a fne-combed mesh screen to infuse the water. The Aqua Zinger retails for $25.99 online and at Brookstone stores. We have fve FREE Aqua Zingers to give away. For a chance to win, see page 54.
Give water some ZING! docs — & medics nicer to thin folksWhile MDs give their plump patients equal time, their bedside manner is nowhere near as pleasant as it is to normal-weight people because they feel fat folks aren’t doing enough to help themselves, say researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
out by cleaning crews. When-
ever possible, stay on runners
made of carpet or rubber.
nEven at home, always wear
supportive low-heeled shoes.
Don’t walk around in stock-
ing feet, bare feet or slippers. A
stubbed toe can cause a tumble.
nAt home, eliminate clutter,
especially on foors. A stack of
magazines can become a health
hazard when you’re hurried or
distracted.
nUse bright lights everywhere
so you can
see paths
clearly.
nMake sure all your area rugs
and stair rugs are either tacked
to the foor or have skid-proof
backing.
nDon’t string appliance
wires, especially extension
cords, across your path
where you can get tripped up.
nAlways use a rubber bath mat
in your shower or tub.
nJust in case, have a loved one or
a friend check on you every day.
You need regular social contact,
especially with family members,
to keep your wits sharp.
A dozen simple tips
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Falls are the leading cause
of injuries and deaths among
folks over 65
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