Can you imagine living in a house full of items that are potentially dangerous to your health? Unfortunately, this is a sad reality for most Americans, though many are not even aware of the dangers that may be lying right within their cabinet doors. Today, chemicals are found in a wide array of products, and while most are not harmful to one’s health, some are and you may not even know it. Non-Stick Cookware Something used in many houses during cooking. Non-stick cookware saves a lot of people the time of having to scrub down all the food stuck on the pans after everything’s said and done, but is it worth saving a few minutes a day to risk your…

  Dog bite injuries can be devastating to those that suffer from them. One such case resulted in five people being attacked and the dog being euthanized in Neptune City earlier in 2017. Dog Attacks Family One Day After Being Adopted The dog was given to the family just the day before the new owners were attacked. A 10-year-old boy was bitten on the arm after his uncle had opened a bedroom door to show him the new dog, and both the boy’s uncle and mother were attacked at this time. In a rush to get away from the dog, the apartment door was opened, and the dog then severely attacked another woman in the parking lot. This woman had…

The following signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. The risk of suicide is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these signs, seek help as soon as possible   Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves. Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online or buying a gun Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live. Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain. Talking about being a burden to others. Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs. Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly. Sleeping too little…

The Labor Day holiday weekend unofficially ends Summer 2017 and many will spend part of the weekend either in a pool or at a beach. The American Red Cross wants you to be safe and has some steps you can follow to safely enjoy your summer water fun: POOL SAFETY Ideally, you should learn to swim before enjoying the water. While at the pool: Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Have young children or inexperienced swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets around water, but do not rely on life jackets alone. Have appropriate equipment, such as reaching or throwing equipment, a cell phone, life jackets and…

In this driver training video, Utah DOT  highlights the importance of recognizing where the blind spots are around large trucks and buses and how to avoid driving in them. Due to their size and height, semi trucks and buses have several large blind spots where a car or small truck will virtually “disappear” from a truck driver’s view. Learning the location and scope of each blind spot or “no zone” can help you avoid them. Some tips from Wiki How to stay out of a truck’s blind spots are detailed as follows: Know the four areas drivers should avoid: the front, rear and both sides of the tractor to the front of the trailer. Traveling in these areas will greatly increase the potential for you getting into…