As Thanksgiving approaches, more than 40 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday long weekend. Whether you travel by road or by air, there are always considerations you need to make in advance to ensure you and your family have the safest trip possible.

Just like defensive driving, here are a couple of tips from AAA for defensive flying Continue reading Practice Defensive Flying During Your Holiday Travels »

Every two minutes, someone is sexually assaulted in the United States. Of those assaults, an estimated 60 percent are not reported to the police. The Rape Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) operates a national hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE, to help connect rape survivors anywhere in the country with their local rape crisis center. RAINN also launched an online hotline through their website, providing victims with even more anonymity than over the phone. Continue reading Sexual Assault: Getting Help Now »

Between school, homework and other activities, it’s often tough to make health one of your kids’ priorities. It can feel like there’s simply not enough time in the day for them to do everything and make sure their growing bodies are getting the workout they need, but the consequences can be shocking. The International Obesity Task Force reports that 27 percent of all U.S. 10-year-olds are overweight or obese. But there are ways to ensure your kids are getting the right amount of exercise. The following is a list provided by the University of Michigan Health System of top secret ways to help your kids keep fit without them figuring it out. Continue reading Make Fitness A Family Priority »

As the holidays approach, many of us will be traveling to dinners and parties, to enjoy the company of friends and family. It’s a time of celebration, but unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when drunk driving is on the rise. Last year, more than 12,000 people were killed in crashes when involving a driver with a blood alcohol content greater than the leagal limit of .08.

Each year, during this holiday season, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) conducts the Tie One On For Safety public awareness initiative, to encourage us all to “Drive Safe, Sober and Buckled Up.” The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving, and promotes always wearing your seat belt, which remains the best defense against a drunk driver. Continue reading Tie One On For Safety This Holiday Season »