With everything that’s on your mind this time of year, it’s nice to have a little cheat sheet to help keep you on track with your hosting plans. You can print this checklist to have on-hand, or use it as prompts for your own personalized list. Food Know when you need to start thawing the […]
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Dangerous Donations: Why You Should Read Recalls
December 16, 2015 By
It’s that time of year again, when so many Americans find it in their hearts to donate food so that others in their community can enjoy a hearty holiday meal. If you donate food this season, the last thing you want is to find out that your charitable contributions made someone sick, or worse. It […]
Worst Elderly Driver Accidents
December 7, 2015 By
Talking to a loved one about giving up their driver’s license can be upsetting for everyone involved, and in many cases there are alternatives that can help older people maintain their independence for as long as possible. However, elderly drivers can be very dangerous. One of the most common mistakes elderly drivers make, leading to […]
What I learned During a Recent Power Outage
December 4, 2015 By
You can find a wealth of excellent emergency preparedness checklists online, ranging from generalized to specific types of emergencies and from your basic three-day stores to long-term “prepping”. I’m a firm believer in being prepared, but in reality, even those of us who are very aware of the need are not always on top of […]
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 […]
Are These Dangerous Products in Your Home?
August 3, 2015 By
The most common household items are often the most dangerous. Stoves, clothes dryers, electric blankets – the list is endless. Here are three products that you may have in their homes and use on a daily basis without realizing the dangers. Air Fresheners and Scented Cleaning Products Many air fresheners and cleaning products can release […]
Why So Many People Slip and Fall
July 29, 2015 By
Falls are the second leading cause of accidental death and disability, after auto accidents. They are the leading cause of accidents in hotels, restaurants, and public buildings and the leading cause of death in the workplace. In 2013, about 2.5 million non-fatal falls were treated in ER’s with 734,000 victims admitted to the hospital. 25,500 […]
The Health Risks of Sun Exposure
July 17, 2015 By
Overexposure to the sun’s UV rays can have serious, and even fatal, health consequences. Many people believe that you have only been overexposed if you get a sunburn, but that is incorrect. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but they do cause premature aging, skin cancer, and vision loss. You can protect yourself by properly […]
