Abstracts - faqs.org

Abstracts

Health

Search abstracts:
Abstracts » Health

Kiduage

Article Abstract:

Oldsters find that familiar slang, such as 'bunk' or 'phat' are now disdained by youngsters. The words that are currently in for adolescents and teens come from many sources but no matter how colorful they are, if taken up by adults or commerce, they are dropped and new terms take their places.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject:
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1995
Column, Youth, Colloquialisms

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Falls: you can reduce your risk

Article Abstract:

People's risk of falling increases as they get older because of problems such as poor vision, cardiovascular disease, bladder problems, depression and slower reaction time. People can help prevent falls by exercising and clearing the house of obstacles such as throw rugs, which may slip.

Publisher: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 1997
Safety and security measures, Housing, Prevention, Dwellings, Falls (Accidents), Accidental falls

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Everest, 1997: there they go again

Article Abstract:

Adventurers never give up in aspiring to climb Mt. Everest, considering that 11 mountaineers including guides, have already died from exploring the mountain in 1996. Climbing Mt. Everest is one of the latest trends nowadays, as films and the Internet feature it.

Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject:
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1997
Reports, Adventure and adventurers, Adventure, Adventurers, Mount Everest

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA

Similar abstracts:
  • Abstracts: Fall's smartest read. The keys of snorkeling. Snap out of it!
  • Abstracts: Get a raise out of your boss. Three-day getaways
  • Abstracts: Lucas cares. My Bobby
  • Abstracts: Why won't your calves grow? To the fund-raiser born
  • Abstracts: Grand theft boyfriend! Shoot the Messenger?
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.
Some parts © 2025 Advameg, Inc.