A study published in PLOS One, on January 22, 2014, confirms what you have probably already figured out; texting while walking can be dangerous, especially in high risk situations, such as near traffic. Composing a text has more of an effect than reading a text, but both activities impaired pedestrians’ ability to walk a straight […]
Memorial Day Hidden Grilling Danger
May 22, 2014 By
When considering grilling safety we tend to focus on fire safety and safe food handling to avoid food poisoning. It may never cross your mind that the wire brush you use to clean your grill could send you to the hospital with no idea why you are in pain. Wire brushes can leave bristles on […]
General Motors Follows in Toyota’s Footsteps with Recent Recalls Xnoon Ðz Hacked By Xnoon Ðz -New Security Comes With New Vulnerabilities-
May 22, 2014 By
With pending lawsuits prompting the recall of over 11 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles, General Motors has also recently recalled millions of their own vehicles for various reasons. Most recently, 1.6 million General Motors cars were confirmed to suffer from a faulty engine switch that can lead to the vehicle shutting down unexpectedly. Other GM […]
Swine Flu Shot Dangers
May 21, 2014 By
Swine Flu Shot can Cause Narcolepsy in Children, Teens and Young Adults Pandemrix is a vaccine developed and patented by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to help prevent H1N1, better known as swine flu. Young people have an elevated risk of catching the disease, and now Swedish clinicians have found that they also have an increased risk of […]
Are You Getting Enough Sleep
May 16, 2014 By
The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation Whether it is self-induced because you are trying to get more out of your days, or caused by a sleep disorder such as insomnia or sleep apnea, sleep deprivation can take a dangerous toll on your health, safety, and well-being. One of the effects of sleep deprivation is impaired judgment […]
Flu Tips
May 14, 2014 By
Reduce Your Risk of Catching and Spreading the Flu News about the flu may make you want to hole up at home and avoid leaving the house at all during flu season, but for most of us that is not an option. There are many things that you can do to reduce your risk of […]
May is Bicycle Safety Month
May 13, 2014 By
May is bicycle safety month, and a great time for bicyclists and drivers to brush up on the basics of bicycling. In 2012, 726 people were killed in bicycle vs. automobile collisions and an estimated 49,000 bicyclists were injured in bicycle accidents. We often hear about bicycle safety for children, but adults are at risk […]
Is There Lead In Your Home?
May 9, 2014 By
You and Your Children May be Exposed to Lead in Your Home Although lead and asbestos cause very different health problems, and get into our bodies in different ways, there are some similarities in how we can be exposed to these toxins in our homes. Older homes pose the greater risk in both cases, but […]
Sports-Related Eye Injuries
May 7, 2014 By
April was Sports Eye Safety Month. Sports-related eye injuries can cost you your vision, and most are preventable. Whether you play organized sports, like to play less formally, eye protection is a must. Team and contact sports are not the only types of sports that pose a significant risk. According to the U.S. Eye Injury Registry, […]
