The winter season is upon us. And with it comes the weather — more specifically, the snow (at least for most of us!). Besides the hot chocolate, one of the greatest things about winter is the opportunity …

Why is the U.S. obesity level growing each year? Is it just poor eating habits? Is it fast food? Is it lack of exercise? Lack of education?
If you grouped all of these factors together and (most likely) mix in …

For most of us, purchasing a home is the biggest investment we will ever make. Yet it’s easy to get carried away in the process. Follow these tips in order to be the most safe and satisfied with the …

If you asked most people, they’d likely say that the kitchen is the most dangerous room in the home — especially for little ones. But what about the bathroom? It presents a host of dangers: drowning, burns, slip-and-fall accidents, poison and electrical shock.
A few …

For most of us, the winter months are cold, windy, snowy and, frankly, gross at times. The keys to getting through the season with all of your extremities intact is to dress appropriately … something you can easily do by thinking …

Flu season typically lasts from the fall through early spring. During this time, some 200,000 people will be hospitalized and as many as 50,000 (with an average of 23,000) may die from the disease.
The flu is more dangerous …

With high gas prices, drivers often hear about the importance of keeping tires properly inflated. It is common for drivers to rotate, balance and check tires regularly for wear.
However, most drivers do not know that tires have an expiration …

There may be something in the water after all. New science and a series of disturbing revelations prove that contrary to what most Americans have believed for decades, fluoride in water and other products can potentially be harmful to a number …

As temperatures drop and we spend more time indoors, it’s important to be aware of the dangers presented by your home heating equipment. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths. Some …

Continuing its national efforts to educate the public about the dangers of leaving children in cars, KidsAndCars.org recently unveiled a new pilot program — “Look Before You Lock,” which includes special cards that explain how memory lapses can place …

There’s a lot of discussion about what to do if you’re involved in an avalanche. But the advice about  what to do if you’re in an avalanche really misses the point. Avoiding an avalanche is the best way …

Prescription drugs are ubiquitous in society today. From the myriad of television commercials to the constant debate by federal and state governments on how to insure Americans’ prescriptions, prescription drugs are never far from the public consciousness.
It is with good reason, …

“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.”
— Steve Jobs, founder and former CEO of …

Under present practice, an innocent, injured person frequently must settle for an unfair amount or face a jury trial, often two years or more away. A jury trial is expensive, time-consuming, stressful and, most of all, uncertain. It is not …

Babysitting can be a great way to earn money. But, with the job comes a responsibility to know how to prevent injuries and keep those you watch safe. You can protect yourself and the children for whom you …