Earthquakes are rare, but that’s no reason to not be prepared. When they strike, they can be very dangerous. Past earthquakes have leveled cities, destroyed all types of buildings and killed anyone unprepared in the wake of the damage.

Prepare your family for an earthquake by making a home earthquake plan. Choose a safe place in every room, under a desk or table where nothing can fall on you and make sure these areas are always accessible. It’s also a good idea to ask a contractor about bolting large furniture to the walls. Continue reading Prepare Now For An Earthquake Later »

When you take your child out with you to public places, are you sure your child knows the rules for staying safe? Julie Clark, creator of Baby Einstein & John Walsh’s partner on “The Safe Side” DVD’s, goes over a few important tips that you and your kids should always remember. Your kids need to be aware of what kinds of precautions they should be taking when they are out with you. Talk to your kids, and make sure they follow this advice Continue reading “The Safe Side’s” Julie Clark: Keeping Your Kids Safe In A Crowd »

The American Cancer Society recognizes January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month to identify one of the most common cancers that affect women, but also among the most treatable. The disease affected nearly 11,150 women last year and researchers expect the number to rise in 2008, says the American Cancer Society. Most cases of cervical cancer stem from being infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection that primarily affects sexually active women. According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, all women should begin cervical cancer screening within three years of becoming sexually active and should undergo annual Pap testing. The American Cancer Society provides this list of risk factors that have been shown to increase chances of developing cervical cancer Continue reading Preventing Cervical Cancer »

If you don’t count sleeping, most of us spend more time at work than at home. We all know how many accidents are possible in the house, which makes it important to be even more vigilant around the office. According to the International Labour Organization, there are 270 million occupational accidents and 160 million work-related diseases each year. Many of them, however, can be avoided. Continue reading Work Hard For Your Money, But Stay Safe »