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70% of all boating accidents are drownings, and 85% of drownings happen to people who are not wearing lifejackets, according to the Personal Floatation Device Manufacturers Association. Most drowning victims had the option to wear a personal floatation device and chose not to wear it. Make sure you, your family, and friends stay safe out […]

Falls can cause happen to young, middle aged, or the elderly.  The older a person is, the greater risk they have of being seriously injured by a fall. Millions of people 65 or older fall every year, and one out of five of those falls results in a serious injury such as fractured bones, traumatic […]

Whenever a driver’s eyes drift from the road for more than one second, it increases the risk of that driver being involved in a collision. Not only do wandering eyes increase the chance of the driver drifting into an oncoming lane of traffic, swerving into the next lane of cars, missing a curve and ending […]

In a study published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise in 2003, researchers found that Americans are lagging behind other countries when it comes to walking. They found that Americans took just 5,117 steps per day while citizens of countries such as Japan took 7,168, western Australians took 9,695, and the Swiss took […]

Mold can pose a serious health threat to the occupants of a building or home. Some people are extra sensitive to mold and suffer from eye irritation, wheezing, skin irritation, and nasal problems. Reactions can worsen with exposure or with the level of sensitivity a person has. These health risks include difficulty breathing and mold […]

A report by the Journal of Patient Safety reveals that errors made in hospitals lead to the premature deaths of 210,000 to 440,000 people every year. These mistakes are misdiagnosis, prescribing incorrect drugs or incorrect doses, and, in general, not following the strict standard of care that doctors, nurses, surgeons, and paramedics are held to. […]

Caring for elderly family members is imperative, especially considering that many elders are unable to voice their grievances if they are being harmed. Many people reluctantly place elderly family members in assisted living facilities, prompted by monetary considerations or health issues, even though they prefer to care for their loved ones personally. That is why […]

ENTRY LEVEL JOB POST: SEEKING RECENT GRAD, 3+ YEARS EXPERIENCE… In every profession, it seems like employers are looking for candidates with experience, although they are unwilling to provide the necessary experience to promising candidates entering the job market fresh out of school. This can be a daunting experience for many students, especially those eager […]

The thought of surgery leaves most people with the feeling of apprehension. But the thought of the doctor leaving behind surgical equipment can be horrifying, especially when the surgery was a success for the intended procedure. The tool that was left behind could create new and unforeseen medical issues that require further invasive surgery. These […]

When people think about a slip and fall case, they typically think about someone falling on a sheet of ice during the winter or tripping over an uneven sidewalk. However, there are various types of slip and fall accidents that do not occur on ice or an uneven sidewalk. Slip and fall accidents can involve […]