November is National Family Caregivers Month. If you are new to caregiving, you are probably overwhelmed by facing the transition and wondering what steps you will need to take. Of course, each situation is unique, but there are some common elements and some things you can do in the beginning that will make life much […]
Basic Bow Safety
November 20, 2015 By
With The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 coming out in theaters just one week before Thanksgiving and the rampant holiday shopping that follows, tributes of all ages will certainly have Hunger Games-themed gifts on their wish lists. What could be more appropriate than classic recurve bow? Archery is good for your physical and mental health. […]
Truckers and Tough Turnaround Times – Why Sleep Matters
November 19, 2015 By
Truck driver fatigue is a very real and constant danger on our roads, as the 2014 crash involving a Wal-Mart truck that killed comedian Jimmy Mack, left Tracy Morgan severely injured, and also injured three other passengers, reminded the world. Hours of Service (HOS) rules were created in an attempt to combat fatigue, by limiting […]
Dangers of Drowsy Driving
November 17, 2015 By
Drowsy driving is impaired driving, plain and simple. But far too many drivers don’t realize it or just don’t see it that way. It feels easy to justify getting behind the wheel when you’re too tired to drive, but you have to go to work. It seems totally different from choosing to drive drunk, for […]
Is Daylight Saving Time A Killer for Pedestrians?
November 9, 2015 By
Pedestrian accidents are still a huge problem in the U.S. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), a pedestrian is killed every two hours and injured every 10 minutes in the and pedestrians are one of the few roadway users that have actually seen an increase in fatal collisions in the […]
Dangers of Listeria Food Poisoning
November 6, 2015 By
Listeria is a bacteria that can lead to a serious infection. The disease tends to affect pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems, like the elderly. Listeriosis is a serious problem and should be treated as such. In October 2015 there were at least four recalls in the United States due to listeria […]
Top 5 Ways to Stay Alert at the Wheel
November 4, 2015 By
In honor of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week we bring you five tips for staying alert at the wheel. Get Enough Sleep Sleep debt builds up with prolonged sleep deprivation. Different people need different amounts of sleep, and excessive sleep is not beneficial, but if you get less than your optimal amount of sleep each night […]
Razor Blade Found in Candy
October 30, 2015 By
Halloween should be about filling your mouth with tasty treats but there are real dangers to be aware of. As recently as yesterday a razor blade was found in a Snicker’s bar, prompting warnings from Ohio police. While this kind of incident is rare, it can happen. Thankfully it doesn’t appear that anyone was injured […]
Is it Time for Your Workplace to go Fragrance-Free?
October 30, 2015 By
Many employers are opting for a fragrance-free workplace, to the benefit of their employees and themselves. On the employer’s end, failure to accommodate employees who request a fragrance-free environment can constitute a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as affecting productivity. For employee with multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) and other medical […]
