Fall is a gorgeous time of year -- but it's also hazardous for drivers. A lot of drivers forget just how dangerous the season can really be. Here are some tips that can help keep you safe behind the wheel this fall: 1. Be conscious of the increasing darkness It starts...
Month: October 2017
Go to the emergency room at the first sign of brain trauma
Could a simple slip-and-fall injury actually cause brain damage? Absolutely. As the old saying goes, "It isn't the fall that hurts you -- it's the landing." It doesn't matter whether you're falling off a ladder or simply tripping over a hole in a shopping center's...
Tips for women: Staying safe at the mall while holiday shopping
For a lot of early shoppers, the holiday shopping season has already started, and malls are gearing up their sales to capture those early holiday dollars. If you're a woman who usually doesn't brave the mall except around this time of year, it pays to review a few...
Don’t dismiss a bite from a little dog as no big deal
A lot of people have a somewhat justifiable fear of large dogs -- after all, they have jaws that are capable of tearing flesh and crushing bone. However, a bite from a small dog can be just as serious -- although many people don't realize it and may even brush off a...