As summer draws to a close and the weather mellows, yard work becomes less intense, but for many of us it does not go away entirely. While the risk of heat stroke, dehydration, and severe sunburn are fading, fall yard work can still result in serious injuries, and some accidents can be fatal. A few […]
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Houseplants for Cleaner Indoor Air
September 5, 2014 By
When we think of air pollution we typically focus on outdoor air, but indoor air can be just as bad or worse. Poor indoor air quality can cause allergies and irritation, and some contaminants can cause long-term health problems including respiratory diseases and cancer. While some people invest in expensive filters to clean the air […]
Portable Blood Test to Detect Brain Injury is Under Development
September 2, 2014 By
Certain types of brain injuries are notoriously difficult to detect. They do not show up on traditional imaging scans, and those who suffer brain injuries may not experience symptoms right away. Immediately after a brain injury rest, and sometimes medical intervention, can be crucial to survival and prevention of severe disabilities. A portable blood test […]
Avoiding Lawn Mower Accidents and Injuries
August 30, 2014 By
Around 300,000 people are treated for lawn mower injuries each year. Many people, parents included, underestimate the dangers of using a lawn mower. Children are often injured because they start using a lawn mower too soon, when they are not ready to handle it safely. By following basic lawn mower safety, you can greatly reduce […]
Bear Safety at Home
August 22, 2014 By
When bears are preparing for winter, they have to take in a massive amount of calories every day. Bears are inactive during the winter, although it is not true hibernation. They do not eat, drink, or pass waste during this time, but they can be easily wakened. In late summer and early fall, bears eat […]
Wildfire Preparedness: Build Your Emergency Supply Kit
July 4, 2014 By
If you don’t have an emergency supply kit, you need one. It is essential for wildfire preparedness, and something you should have for all types of disasters and emergencies. You can purchase various types of emergency kits, and that is not a bad starting point for your kit, but it really needs to be personalized […]
Wildfire Preparedness: Protect Your Home during Evacuation
July 2, 2014 By
If you get the order to evacuate, do not hesitate. Get out immediately. But, if you are on pre-evacuation notice, or if you believe evacuation is imminent, there are steps you can take to prepare your home so that it may be spared from destruction, your return home can go more smoothly, and fire fighters […]
Wildfire Preparedness: Create Your Evacuation Plan
June 25, 2014 By
No one wants to be forced to evacuate, but you can minimize your anxiety if you think you may have to, by having a good evacuation plan in place. If the time comes and you really do have to flee your home, you can make the experience more comfortable and save your most important possessions, […]
Tornadoes: What to Do
June 16, 2014 By
The 2014 tornado season got off to a slow start but by the end of April it was kicking into high gear. While there is no way to be sure that you will be safe during a tornado, there are ways to greatly improve your chances. You can start by building an emergency kit that […]
