Concussions have been getting most of the attention lately, when it comes to football injuries. It can be easy to forget that other types of football injuries can be very serious, and sometimes fatal. Traumatic injuries, such as spinal cord and knee injuries, are difficult to eliminate in contact sports, but can be minimized with […]
Rental Car Accidents Explained
November 8, 2016 By
Accidents involving rental cars are more complicated than other auto accidents. Although many aspects of your case will be the same, there are some variables when it comes to liability and insurance coverage. The laws of the state where the accident occurred will apply to your accident, even if you live in another state. You […]
An End to The Western Diet – National Diabetes Awareness Month
November 3, 2016 By
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Eating a healthy diet is the key to preventing Type 2 diabetes, reducing your risk of developing gestational diabetes, and preventing or delaying complications of Type 1 diabetes. The Standard American Diet, aptly referred to by its acronym SAD, is a prescription for developing Type 2 diabetes, the most […]
Tobacco Kills: Why are People Still Smoking?
November 1, 2016 By
With the numbers, and the ad campaigns, telling us that smoking is deadly, many non-smokers wonder why people still smoke. Many don’t even bother wondering. They make assumptions and rush to judgement. If we really want people to stop, and to prevent non-smokers from starting, then we have to throw out the assumptions and look […]
Should We Have a National Holiday for Voting?
October 25, 2016 By
Declaring Election Day a national holiday might be the simplest and most effective way to increase voter turnout. There are many reason why people do not vote, but the most common, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, is that they are too busy. For many people, taking off work or school to vote is simply […]
Merging – Are You Doing it Wrong?
October 24, 2016 By
Merging in traffic often feels like a battle of wills and of principles. Some selfish drivers race ahead in the closing lane to cut in front of those who dutifully took their place in line as early as possible. The conscientious drivers in the slower-moving lane then try to punish the line-cutters by refusing to […]
How Your Medical Bills are Paid After a Car Accident
October 21, 2016 By
If you were injured in a car accident, you may have received immediate emergency medical care and may also need ongoing treatment. Medical attention and necessary treatments cannot be put off after an accident, but few of us can afford to pay for this kind of care out-of-pocket. Even if your health insurance will pay, […]
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
October 18, 2016 By
The third week in October has been designated National College Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW). This year that falls on October 17th through the 21st. Over 1,000 campuses across the U.S. are participating this year. The purpose of NCAAW is to raise awareness and teach students about alcohol abuse, drunk driving, and other dangers surrounding substance […]
Accident or Crash: Why Words Matter
October 5, 2016 By
There is a movement to stop calling motor vehicle crashes “accidents”. Why? Because the words we use shape or thoughts, attitudes, and ultimately, our actions. Accident implies that no one is accountable. That no one is to blame. “Crash” is neutral. It does not imply blame or lack thereof. It leaves the question open. It […]
