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Show tested annually. Those without a family history of glaucoma should be tested every two years after age 40 and eveiy three to fi ve years under 40. or check with your physician. FIRST AH) FOR electric bums Don't become a second victim in trying to help someone suffering electrical burns. Remove the victim from the power source as quickly as possible, by turning off the power or removing electric wires with non-metal implements. Never try to cut through a wire. Cardiopulmonary Car-diopulmonary resuscitation may then be necessary, and it must continue until professional help arrives. Keep the victim quiet, warm and comfortable. The nose knows The cells we use to smell with are actually brain cells in structure. Unlike other nerve cells, smell receptors have cilia rather than dendrites, and so sense the smells directly rather than transferring the impulse to the brain itself. Smellers are also the only brain cells that can replicate repli-cate themselves. FLUORIDATION A boon for elderly A significant signifi-cant tooth problem in elderly adults, root surface decay, can be i educed by lifelong use of tlouridated water. This is good news to the increasingly large numbers of adults who are now able to keep their teeth throughout life. Dangers on the job Occupational exposure to toxic chemicals can lead to birth defects, infertility, and miscarriage, whether the father or mother is exposed. Although some companies forbid exposure to fertile women, this evidence suggests men who wish to be fathers might also do well to avoid exposure. Fight off old age All the creams and lotions in the world can't keep the body as young as regular exercise. For each year of laziness the body loses about one percent of its oxygen capacity. Exercise preserves the body's ability to take and use oxygen, leading both to greater physical and mental well being, no matter what the age. SNEEZING FAMILIES Children born to parents pa-rents who suffer from allergies are likely to develop them too, recent studies show. Apparently minor virus infections trigger the result, though the reason why is not clear. Ear protection The ear has a protective mechanism which tightens the eardrum when noises are loud, to help protect against hearing damage. Excessive use of alcohol and sedatives relax this muscle and so interfere with its protective abilities. This is another reason to remain fully alert when operating heavy machinery. SQUEEZING OUT bruises Surface bruises can be prevented by immediately squeezing the area for five minutes to allow the blood to clot. This w ill even prevent the loss of fingernails after the hammer has hit the wrong nail. Don't try this with a "black eye." however. A cold pack is a better remedy. Beware of batteries Although most small objects ob-jects swallowed by children will be passed without harm, get junior to the doctor fast if he swallow s any of the small, dime-sized batteries used in watches, hearing aids and cameras. They contain enough mercury mer-cury to poison two adults. Leaden news Cooking with newspapers instead of charcoal has been found to double the residue of lead left on the food. So don't cook with the comics (or the sports, or the news). FAT IN FINLAND Many factors combine to produce heart disease, and exercise alone cannot prevent it. A recent study of lumberjacks in Finland confirms the point. Although they got a lot of regular exercise, the lumberjacks consumed diets high in saturated fat. Their rate of heart disease was correspondingly corres-pondingly high. Exercise, prudent diet, and not smoking are all important in preventing heart disease. dis-ease. Lawnmower accidents If a finger or limb should be severed, quick action can save it. Tie something tightly around the limb as soon and as close to the end as possible. Then pack the cut-off portion in ice and get to the hospital immediately. Be sure to call the doctor before heading to the hospital. BUZZING THOUGHT Honey fans may insist their favorite is more nutritious than plain white sugar, but the only added nutrients are the tiny pieces of bee left in the honey. Losing the big picture The first symptom of glaucoma is often a narrowing of the visual field which may be imperceptible to the victim. For early detection of the vision-destroying buildup in press-- press-- 4irejcharacteristic.Oif glaucoma people with a family history of glaucoma should have their eye pressure |
