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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Suffocation - First Aid for Near Drowning

Prevention & Expectations

What can be done to prevent the injury?

Prevent near drowning by following these guidelines:

Don't drink alcohol while boating or swimming.

Take a boating safety course.

Learn how to swim.

Know the sports safety guidelines for summer.

Don't swim right after eating.

Don't allow children to bathe, swim, or play in water without adult supervision.

Have the proper flotation devices on boats.

Use the proper flotation devices while swimming.

Don't swim if you start to feel overly tired.

Fence all areas where there is water, such as a spa or pool, to keep small children and others from falling in.

Buckets, tubs, and other objects that can hold water should be empty and out of the reach of small children.

Swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the current if you are caught in a riptide. Then swim toward the shore.

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