Co-Ed articles from April 1985

Co-Ed archives from April 1985

Caution: use drugs only as directed.
April 1, 1985... Most people don't call the doctor when they catch a cold. In fact, studies show that consumers treat three out of four of all health problems themselves--without professional help. Depending on what's wrong, you might just take a day off from...

Rip-offs! (consumer education)
April 1, 1985... Not long ago, an advertisement in Women's Wear Daily (a fashion-industry newspaper based in New York City) caught the attention of some lawyers for Adidas, the sporting-goods company. The ad seemed harmless enough: Under illustrations of...

The tiny face of courage. (short story)
April 1, 1985... "The kids are really looking forward to meeting you, Mindy," I heard Mrs. Gurrolla say as we drove toward the school. The weather man had predicted a cloudy day, but it looked as though the sky might clear up. The twinge of nervousness in my...

What science has to do with cooking.
April 1, 1985... Did you know that every time you prepare food, you are performing a science experiment? Without science, your muffins wouldn't rise, your yogurt wouldn't be thick and delicious, and your mayonnaise couldn't make sandwiches and salads. To...

Will you ever have a home of your own?
April 1, 1985... Have you ever thought about owning a home of your own -- an apartment or house? You may wonder, "What can I afford?" The housing industry is changing and trying to meet your future needs. They may not be able to offer everyone the traditional...

Beware: there's poison in your house!
April 1, 1985... FACT: The National Safety Council claims 3,000 persons die each year from accidental poisoning! FACT: Another 300,000 people suffer from disabling illnesses due to accidental poisoning! FACT: Three-fifths of all non-fatal poisonings...

When someone you love dies.
April 1, 1985... A very wise man once said, "There are only two things in life a person has to do -- get born and die." The point he was making was that death is a fact of life. We are all going to die some day, and we are all going to experience the pain of...