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Distracted Driving – 1 Second Can Change Everything
May 10, 2012 – 2:46 pm | No Comment
Distracted Driving – 1 Second Can Change Everything

Blink. Blink again. In those one to two seconds, life as you know it could be over.

One second is all it takes to be distracted from driving. One second between life and death. Maybe yours. …

Barbara’s Story – Putting a Face to the Drugs Under Review
May 9, 2012 – 6:58 pm | No Comment
Barbara’s Story – Putting a Face to the Drugs Under Review

There are real consequences to post-market drug investigations. Barbara’s story is not rare—at least 500 people have a similar story. While most understand the risk and benefit of a drug, it is essential to remember that real people that are impacted each …

You Truly Are What You Eat
January 15, 2012 – 7:43 pm | No Comment
You Truly Are What You Eat

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 …

The Safe Home Purchase
January 14, 2012 – 7:26 am | No Comment
The Safe Home Purchase

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 …

How to Stay Flu Free This Season
January 10, 2012 – 7:38 pm | No Comment
How to Stay Flu Free This Season

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 …

Happy (SAFE) New Year!
December 29, 2011 – 12:40 pm | One Comment
Happy (SAFE) New Year!

New Year’s Eve can be a great time to catch up with old friends, make new ones or celebrate with the one you love. However, it can also be an evening when people don’t exactly …

How I Got My Son to Sign a Driving Contract
December 29, 2011 – 12:22 pm | No Comment
How I Got My Son to Sign a Driving Contract

As the parent of a teenage boy who is about to get his driver’s license, I recently began to think about the fact that I have not been specific enough about my expectations and the …

Commentary: Saving American Teen Drivers
December 29, 2011 – 12:12 pm | No Comment
Commentary: Saving American Teen Drivers

Did you know that automobile crashes remain the leading killer for American teens? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2009, about 3,000 teens in the United States aged 15–19 were killed in …

Finding the Right Ski Equipment
December 27, 2011 – 11:21 am | No Comment
Finding the Right Ski Equipment

By now, you’ve learned about the ins and outs of skiing, but what about the items you’ll need to ski safely? Choosing the right equip­ment is key to creating a safe and enjoyable experience on …

How to Have Fun on the Slopes
December 27, 2011 – 11:17 am | No Comment
How to Have Fun on the Slopes

Few winter activities are as inviting as a day skiing with family or friends on snow-covered slopes. But to best ensure the greatest fun factor, a few simple tips should be followed.