It’s hard to miss the news about vaping related fatalities. Hundreds of illnesses and at least twelve fatalities have been reported around the US. In many cases, the individuals who died were in their 20s or 30s, like this case … Continue reading
Safe Sleeping for Infants: Inclined Sleeper Recalls
Fisher-Price, Dorel Juvenile Group USA, and Kids II are among the companies who have recalled inclined and rocking sleepers for infants in the past year. Infant fatalities have occurred in these sleepers, most frequently when the infants rolled from their … Continue reading
Summer Driving Safety
When is the last time you tuned up your vehicle? While we often think of driving during winter snow or spring thunderstorms as particularly dangerous, the summer months present their own challenges. Performing regular vehicle maintenance can help you stay … Continue reading
Record Number of Children Dying from Heatstroke
Children, older adults, and pets are especially susceptible to heatstroke. In fact, last year 52 American children died of heatstroke. That’s the highest number of heatstroke deaths in more than twenty years. In late May, a five month old girl … Continue reading
Don’t Walk Distracted!
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 … Continue reading