Walking is a great way to stay healthy. It can burn calories, help strengthen your heart, help lower blood sugar, boost your energy, improve your mood, and even boost your immune system. But if you’re distracted while walking, you could put yourself in danger. The warmer weather and longer days make it easier to get […]
Windows: Hidden Home Hazards
Windows are ranked as one of the top five hidden home hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that approximately eight children under age 5 die each year from falling out of a window. More than 3,300 are injured seriously enough for a hospital visit after a fall. Stay Safe Near Windows Window screens can […]
Water Safety Tips for Parents
As a parent, you know that pool safety is important, but it’s always good to get a refresher. As the weather is warming up and it’s Water Safety Month, it’s a great time to review water safety strategies for parents of young children. Drowning Risks The CDC reports that drowning is the fifth leading cause […]
Simple Home Improvements for Senior Safety
Did you know that one in four Americans 65 and older falls each year? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the top cause of fatal injury as well as the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older Americans. May is Older Americans Month, so it’s a great […]
Rear-End Collision: Common Causes and Injuries
Rear-end car accidents are one of the most common types of motor vehicle collisions. Out of the approximately six million car accidents in the United States each year, about 40 percent are rear-end collisions. Passengers in both vehicles can be injured in a rear-end collision, but the passengers in the front vehicle tend to be […]
