Category: Health and Safety

For people between 15 and 24 years old, basketball is the most prevalent activity associated with an injury. The US Department of Health and Human Services documented 570,000 basketball injuries that required treatment in the Emergency Department in 2012, 8,000 of which resulted in hospitalization. With such alarming statistics, it’s important to observe safety measures […]

The last thing we want for our children is for them to get hurt or find themselves trapped in an unsafe situation. The number one circumstance we want to avoid at all cost is seeing them develop an addiction to drugs and alcohol. Therefore, as parents, we have a responsibility to keep our teens safe, […]

Getting in an auto accident is truly distressful. It’s no fun at all¾especially when it comes to the aftermath. If you’ve just had an auto accident, your next line of questions is all about the injuries and damages you have incurred and how you will be able to get compensated for such losses. So, below […]

If you should have a teenager at home and they have recently got their driver’s license, you are likely overwhelmed with emotions of relief and concern at the same time. You remember how excited you were when you got your license and ticket to freedom – or so you thought.  That is likely how they […]

  This summer, at least 163 children under 15-years-old fatally drowned in spas or swimming pools. Many of these tragedies occurred due to electric shock. As we conclude a season that’s traditionally spent around water like spas, pools, and lakes, we need to reflect on how dangerous water can be and on the safety measures […]

Photo credit: ecigarettereviewed.com The goal is to avoid a vaping battery explosion, isn’t it? So keeping that in mind, here are the do’s and don’ts for vaping battery safety. If you’re a vaping enthusiast, it’s important to focus on safety. And it doesn’t hurt to have access to a little bit of knowledge as well. […]

Occupational health and safety programs are required for all businesses. This is the process of managing the prevention of work-related diseases and injuries within the work environment. Employers have a responsibility to provide clear health and safety instructions to their employees. The program’s scope will depend on the size of the business and the different […]

Never underestimate the influence your belongings have on you. Some may carry memories and some may be reminders, but if you collect too much of it, they most certainly will rule you. We all become emotionally dependable of things, mostly to compensate for a loss or pain we experienced, and even sometimes due to desire […]

It’s rather sobering statistics that car accidents kill more than 35,000 people in the United States each year. This comes out to about one death reported every 12 minutes. According to Amerio Law Firm, servicing the greater Sacramento area, car accident injuries technically are one small part of a larger list of road-related accidents, including: Truck Accidents Motorcycle […]

Living a healthier lifestyle usually boils down to removing what new bad habits we’ve developed over the years. Our diet is one such example. Before adding nutrients and anything fancy you’ve heard of that you want to try to feel fresher, look younger, boost your metabolism, or else, you first need to get rid of […]

When one grows older, the body becomes susceptible to injuries. This explains the high level of injuries among women who are involved in daily work outs. Despite this, one can still hinder such challenges due when you become cautious in every work out you undertake. Here are some simple ways to prevent injuries for the elder women in fitness. […]

You may wake up in the middle of the night because of a nagging shoulder or neck pain. You are not able to enjoy sound sleep and you are restless in bed because of the neck or shoulder pain. These are common issues among side sleepers and even stomach sleepers. They always end up experiencing […]