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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor It pays to be safe, from never texting while driving to brushing up on ocean-swimming techniques to learning how you could potentially save a life via CPR. So during National Safety Month, spend a few minutes (or hours) discovering simple ways to prevent injury, and even death, to yourself and loved ones. No one's advocating life in a bubble--just keeping it smart and safe! Learn CPR Now CPR Awareness Week falls during the first days of Safety Month, so even if you've been previously certified, take a few moments for a refresher on this life-saving technique. How To Perform CPR Performing CPR On a Child Video: How To Do Hands-Only CPR Search Related Topics:  cpr  first aid techniques  cpr guidelines Ocean Swimming Smarts Shark concerns are minor when compared to the real danger of getting caught in a rip current--a quickly flowing stream of water that's headed back out to sea. Swim parallel to the shore, and more tips on how to get out of one, here: How To Escape A Rip Current How To Rescue a Drowning Victim First Aid Tips for the Beach Search Related Topics:  rescuer safety  marine first aid  outdoor first aid Don't Drive Drowsy It's no big news flash that driving while drowsy can be dangerous. But is it sleep deprivation or a sleep disorder that's putting you in the line of potential danger? How To Stay Alert On the Road Road Trip Safety Tips What's Worse: Texting or Daydreaming While Driving? Search Related Topics:  drowsy driving  excessive sleepiness  sleep deprivation Make Your Home Fall-Proof Falls are the primary cause of injury and accidental death in people over 65, and more than half of these falls occur at home. To avoid hip fractures and other possible ills, make these Simple Changes To Avoid Falls at Home. Why Do Older People Fall? Practice Tai Chi For Better Balance Search Related Topics:  prevent falls  bone health  longevity habits Related Searches Heart Health Health and Safety Child Health Exercise for Health About Health Featured Articles Strength Training For Seniors Summer Safety Tips for People With Dementia Video: Performing CPR On a Toddler Are Online CPR Certifications Valid? Signs of Depression in COPD When To Call 911   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health 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