If you’re not getting enough sleep, it could become a problem for yourself and others. According to the CDC, sleep insufficiency could cause: Automobile accidents Workplace accidents Medical errors Chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and depression Increase cancer risk Reduced productivity Needless to say, getting a good night’s sleep is important. But many Americans […]
Ripley County Voting Information
Being an informed and registered voter is an important part of being an American citizen. As the presidential election nears, it can be easy to forget that local elections are also taking place. If you are legally eligible to vote in the 2016 election, here is the information you need to know for Ripley County. […]
The Third Leading Cause of Death in the U.S. May Surprise You
The statistics are disturbing. According to a 2013 article in the Journal of Patient Safety, the number of preventable deaths related to medical malpractice was estimated at over 400,000 per year. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United […]
The Road to Zero Automobile Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) works to keep people, roads, and automobiles safe. According to their statistics, more than 35,000 lives were lost in automobile accidents in 2015. The NHTSA wants to prevent these tragedies. In fact, they believe that the only acceptable goal for fatalities related to car accidents is zero. That’s […]
Has Your Child’s Car Seat Been Recalled?
The largest car seat recall in American history occurred last year when over six million car seats were recalled for a safety defect. According to the NHTSA, less than half of those car seats were repaired. In response to this concerning statistic, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently began a campaign that encourages parents […]
