Despite its most-often-used defini­tion, the term “Happy Holidays” also means having the peace of mind that your home and belongings are safe while you are away. As with most things in life, simple preparation and prevention …

» This is the first article of a new, quarterly column that will offer tips for different outdoor activities.
Being out in the snow is invigorating— the sounds, touch and even smell of it. Ahh! And, …

Cerebral palsy is defined by the national Center for Biotechnology Information as a “condition, sometimes thought of as a group of disorders, that can involve brain and nervous system functions such as movement, learning, hearing, seeing and thinking.” Symptoms range from simple …

If you’ve ever flown, you know the drill: take your shoes off; put your laptop in the bin. And while passen gers understand this is ultimately for everyone’s protection, what they don’t agree with are some of the other, more deceiving …

The holidays will soon start approaching. As will the holiday meals … and the calories that come along with them. With boatloads of foods, such as breads, starchy vegetables and more, it’s easy to head toward carbohydrate overload and straight off your …

Ahh … it’s that time again. Tailgating. The smell of fall. Family and friends gathering before the big game. And, having an all around good time.
Unfortunately, these good times can quickly sour if you aren’t prepared. This is …

It is said that Helen Keller, who was born deaf and blind, was once asked which of her senses she would want most if possible to restore, and she replied, “Give me my hearing.” As …

What does living safely mean? Well, it means different things to different people. To some, it would translate into taking no risks in life, i.e., don’t skydive, don’t ride roller coasters, always be prepared, don’t let your kids out of your sight, etc.

I once saw a cartoon that I think sums it all up for these people. It showed a group of businesspeople – insurance executives, perhaps – sitting around a conference table with the caption, “We’ve considered every potential risk except the risks of avoiding all risks.”