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Nine easy ways to protect your brain

October 22, 2022 0

Once you’ve mastered the art of not losing your keys, you can start focusing on the more important task of keeping your brain healthy and mentally awake. The good news is that there is much you can do to boost your brainpower, and most of the strategies are the same ones that will keep your entire body healthy.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; here’s what you need to know

September 9, 2022 1

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it’s important to note that suicidal thoughts can affect anyone.

The remarkable set of circumstances that gave a Scout troop the opportunity to assist in saving someone’s life

August 22, 2022 5

To tell the story of how Troop 1299 in Allen, Texas, just happened to be in the right place at the right time to help prevent the tragic death of a young woman, you have to start from the beginning.

Worth reading: Sea Scout, Scouts BSA member emphasizes the value of wilderness first aid

August 5, 2022 0

Kana Walsh, a Sea Scout and Scouts BSA member, appreciates how first-aid skills are part of the BSA’s advancement programs. At the same time, she argues, we should all consider doing more.

The two questions that must be asked before you start a campfire

July 15, 2022 7

There are two questions that must be asked before you build a campfire: Do we really need a campfire? And, are we building it the right way?

Building an emergency shelter

July 9, 2022 0

As evening approaches, you realize you’re not going to make it back to camp before dark. It would be dangerous to try to find your way, so you need to make shelter — fast. What do you do?

Help protect youth from online dangers

June 30, 2022 0

While on a break from school, youth could choose to spend more time online.

What to know before taking Cub Scouts in or near the water

June 27, 2022 1

“My family owns a Jet Ski. Our kids are comfortable on it. Is it OK if we bring it to the campout and let the Cub Scouts drive it?”

“I’m Still Hungry!”

June 25, 2022 0

Careful menu planning examines the rigors of high adventure activities and makes sure that calorie and nutrition levels not only meet energy requirements but also leave diners feeling satisfied.

These three steps can help you beat the heat during a hot-weather outing

June 22, 2022 1

The only way you can safely beat the heat is with our three-step process: preparation, hydration and nutrition.