What people call sunscreens or suntan lotions are topical products that limit how much solar radiation penetrates your skin. The most powerful forms of solar radiation can do intense damage to your body, especially your skin. By applying sunscreen before going outside...
If you were involved in a vehicle crash, in addition to dealing with your physical injuries, you may be suffering some psychological symptoms as well. These can include guilt, anger, anxiety, fear and even some level of shock. You may alternate between reliving the...
Distracted driving is a major problem out there on the nation’s roads -- and everybody knows it. Unfortunately, even those who really should know better are still prone to picking up their cellphones and using them while in their cars. Take, for example, the recent...
Equal parts thrilling and soothing, taking a boat out on the water is a favorite activity for many -- and it won’t be long before the docks and marinas are open. for the season. Now is an excellent time to think about boating safety and brush up on some old (and maybe...
For a drug to be considered safe, it must have an accurate label telling the user exactly how to use it. This is true not just for prescription drugs but even for simple, over-the-counter medications. Even if all you’re buying is a generic headache medicine, it has to...
A study published last month in the Journal of Adolescent Health indicates that many teens who suffer concussions resume driving sooner than is probably safe. Teens can suffer concussions for all kinds of reasons. Many teen concussions are suffered while playing...
Medication safely does not leave any room for human or mechanical error. Patients needed to be able to rely on the purity and dosage of the medicine that they receive. Any kind of issue with a drug can lead to problems ranging from unwanted secondary compounds in a...
As a resident of the state of Ohio, you know that driving during the winter months can be a challenge on many fronts. When the weather takes a turn for the worse, which happens often during the winter season, it’s critical to adjust your driving style. Here are some...
In the event of a motor vehicle accident, it’s your hope that you find comfort in your insurance company. However, even if your agent treats you well, it doesn’t mean that they’ll do whatever is in your best interest. How can you protect yourself? Here are several...
Do you ever stop to think about the most dangerous thing that you do? People often get worried about their safety when they have to get on a plane, when they engage in a high-risk sport like rock climbing or when they do something out of the ordinary, like going up in...