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KCET Desert Cities Moments

KCET Desert Cities presents “Moments,” short video segments with local experts discussing helpful tips on practical issues such as gardening and personal health.

surviving the heat

Take Care of Yourself First

Learn why adults need to take care of themselves first and what to do once the trembling stops.

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surviving the heat

Surviving the Desert Heat

Be prepared for an earthquake in the summer heat.

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Car Kit

Auto Emergency Supplies

Carol and Marie show the supplies needed for the auto emergency kit.

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Water

Water

Learn about the importance of water and available options in the case of a major disaster.

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Trash Can Cache


Trash Can Cache

Disaster readiness consultant Carol Camelot shows how to be well-prepared in the event of a major earthquake.

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trees2

Trees (Part 2)

A show-and-tell of more trees - this time the drake elm and the willow acacia.

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systems

Systems

See the difference between spray and drip systems and change a bubbler to an emitter.

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Plant Attributes

Learn some of the natural attributes that help make different types of plants water-efficient.

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Trees (Part 1)

Davida and Dave walk and talk about water-efficient trees, the cajeput and the Sonoran palo verde.

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Plants

Dave Koller shows us which plants can create colorful gardens while using little water.

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Groundcover

Find out which plants to use for beautiful, water-efficient groundcover.

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healthy living

Cholesterol

Dr. Philip Shaver explains the difference beween good cholesterol and bad cholesterol.

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Sodium and Hypertension

Salt intake greatly affects one's blood pressure. Learn where salt is hidden in food and how to find it.

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Diet and Heart Disease

Dr. Philip Shaver explains which fats are okay to eat and which fats are unhealthful.

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Medicine for Allergies

Dr. Waldman explains why and when allergies are serious and which medicines are good to take for allergies.

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Know Your Risks!

Dr. Philip Shaver tells who's most at risk for heart disease and what are the most important things to know.

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The Best Time to Be Outside

Dr. Timothy Richardson explains what time of the day is the safest to be outside and why.

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Medicines for Heart Disease

Dr. Philip Shaver discusses the effectiveness of medicine including aspirin for heart disease.

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Sleep Hygiene

Learn the habits one should have before going to sleep in order to rest more soundly.

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Allergies in the Desert?

Dr. David Waldman describes why people get allergies in the desert and how to take care of them.

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Sleep Apnea

Dr. Mohammed Mojarad explains what sleep apnea is, how it is often ignored, and the importance of seeking medical attention if the symptoms appear.

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Women and Heart Disease

Dr. Philip Shaver describes what women should look for and the risk factors for heart disease.

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Skin Cancer & Suntan Lotion

Dr. Timothy Richards discusses the importance of using suntan lotion and how it should be used.

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Blood Pressure Numbers

Learn the importance of keeping track of your blood pressure numbers and what each number means.

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The Importance of Sleep

Dr. Mohammed Mojorad shares what makes for a good night's sleep and why sleep is so important to your health.

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Cold or Allergies?

Dr. David Waldman explains how to recognize allergies and how they can prove more harmful than assumed.

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Exercise and Heart Disease

Learn how regular exercise can help prevent heart disease from cardiologist Dr. Philip Shaver.

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The ABCD'S of Melanoma

Dr. Timothy Richardson, dermatologist at Eisenhower Medical Center, explains the ABCD'S of melanoma.

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