Dangerous discipline: Sally and Bob Bacon believed the rigors of wilderness therapy would straighten out their troubled son

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Sixteen-year-old Aaron Bacon began a wilderness therapy program, called North Star Expeditions, on Mar 1, 1994, and died 30 days later after going 11 days without food and spending four cold nights without a sleeping bag. His death has triggered a controversy over the safety of such programs.

Study and teaching, Outdoor recreation, Wilderness survival, Bacon. Aaron

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The life savers: 8 medical tests you shouldn't ignore

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Medical examinations for cholesterol, breast cancer, colon cancer, cervical cancer, blood pressure, bone density, HIV infection, and skin cancer are highly recommended for women. The examinations are often bothersome and can be costly, depending on insurance coverage, but they can save lives.

Planning, Women, Women's health, Medical examination, Periodic health examinations

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A whiff of things to come

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Research is being conducted on scents and how they may alter a person's mood. There is evidence that odors, such as lemon, can make people more alert, while other odors, such as spiced apple, can promote relaxation. Scents may also lessen stress and aggressive behavior.

Psychological aspects, Column, Odors

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