Earlier today, Senator Edward Kennedy was diagnosed with malignant glioma, a type of brain cancer. The Senator from Massachussetts has been one of the leading health care advocates throughout his long career. Even so, Senator Kennedy had to suffer a seizure over the weekend before he was given this grim diagnosis by his doctors. But Senator Kennedy is not alone. According to Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS), most Americans do not know when they need to take even the most publicized cancer screenings like mammograms, pap smears and colonoscopies. Continue reading Senator Edward Kennedy Diagnosed With A Brain Tumor: Do You Know When To Get A Cancer Screening? »
During an emergency, seniors are far more vulnerable than other family members because of problems with mobility, remembering medications, and carrying necessary materials. When preparing your family’s emergency action plan, make sure to include your elderly relatives and neighbors. Don’t forget about those living in nursing, assisted living, or retirement homes. Continue reading Helping Seniors Stay Safe During An Emergency »
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a motorcyclist may be 35 times more likely than a passenger in a car to die in a traffic crash. And often, it’s because a driver did not see the motorcycle. Continue reading Motorcycle Safety: Be Seen »
Last summer, AAA responded to over 7 million calls for roadside assistance. When you get behind the wheel and hit the road, are you prepared in case something goes wrong?
The experts at AAA offer you a few suggestions to help keep you safe and get you back on the road quickly Continue reading Tune Up Against Motor Vehicle Breakdowns »
Whether you skate for sport or fun, it’s great exercise. Inline skating burns as many calories per minute as running, and puts less strain on your joints. But if done recklessly, skating could mean serious harm. Before you hit the pavement for your next workout, check out these skating safety tips from the National Safety Council (NSC) Continue reading Get In Line with Skating Safety »
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