
In 2007, the cost U.S. citizens had to shelf out to pay for minors caught in an accident due to intoxication [...]
Continue reading The Costs of Underage DrinkingThursday, August 12, 2010
There are certain truths we have to face when there is an elderly or senior citizen in our homes. Women are more likely to fall than men and the risk increases with age. Those who did fall have a greater chance of falling again within the following year. Unlike those below 60, falling can be [...]
Continue reading Tips for Preventing Falls in the ElderlyWednesday, August 4, 2010
Over the past 11 years, there have been not one but 7 recorded deaths from a baby sling. The causes were ranging from suffocation, falls, and the baby’s head bumping against something hard like a door. There is even a write up from the Consumer Reports that includes baby slings as one of the baby [...]
Continue reading Dangers of Baby Slings – What You Need to Know Before You BuyWednesday, July 21, 2010
Can we prevent falls as we are getting older? There are certain truths we have to face when there is an elderly or senior citizen in our homes. First, women are more likely to fall than men and the risk increases with age. Those who do fall have a greater chance of falling again within [...]
Continue reading Tips for Preventing Falls in the ElderlyTuesday, July 13, 2010
Who would have thought that at this point in history, we would still have to deal with product recalls for baby cribs. And yet, it has happened with more than 2 million cribs, most of which are drop side models, being recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission or the CPSC described the problem as “suffocation and [...]
Continue reading Drop Side Baby Cribs Recall- What You Should KnowWednesday, June 30, 2010
Even before you have your surgery, find out what the possible outcome will be. It is better to be aware than to be surprised. Usually doctors will breeze through the explanation, but you can persist if you ask the right questions. In fact, it is your responsibility to ask as many questions about the medical [...]
Continue reading After Surgery Tips – Should You Seek Medical Assistance or Not?Friday, June 18, 2010
Children are more vulnerable to accidents in and around the swimming pool or beach. However, this does not discount accidents that happen to adults because in their effort to watch over their children, they forget to watch out for their own safety. These are easy to follow swimming safety tips for anyone, regardless of age, location, [...]
Continue reading Important Swimming Safety TipsThursday, June 10, 2010
Planning a camping trip? If this is your first time to go camping, then you’re in for a lot of new experiences, hopefully nothing dangerous or traumatic. To help you plan your camping trip, here are some camping tips you could easily manage on your own. Make a list List everything from food and drinks, personal toiletries, [...]
Continue reading 5 Camping Safety Tips For First TimersTuesday, May 12, 2009
Auto accidents occur all over the United States on a per-minute basis. While some crashes simply cannot be avoided, the number that fits into that category is actually rare. There is almost always someone at fault, and if you’d like to do what you can to make sure that someone isn’t you someday, we’d like [...]
Continue reading Minimizing the Risks of a Car Accident
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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