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Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a very serious condition that can occur at any time there is an injury involving the head. Head injuries and brain injuries are two different types of injuries, and you do not have to suffer from both to…

Statistics have proven that at least 33 percent of the people who are arrested for a DUI will eventually become a repeat offender. This statistic is astounding to many people, especially when you consider the fact that just one DUI…

It has only been within the last decade or so that the dangers of asbestos have been brought to the public’s attention. Until recently, most buildings, even schools and hospitals, utilized asbestos as insulation. Once the dangers of this…

A misdiagnosis can force you to deal with several serious issues, including undergoing the wrong treatment and facing the possibility that you could be dying. For example, if someone is told that they have terminal cancer, this is…

Popular culture generally paints an unfavorable portrait of bikers and motorcycle riding in general. Even as mainstream culture becomes more accepting of motorcycling as a primary means of travel, many people still dismiss bikers as rough…

When people want to take up a new form of exercising, they may be encouraged to consider bicycling. Bicycling offers people the benefit of working out their bodies while also letting them enjoy the outdoors while they exercise. However,…

Driving while you are fatigued is a very dangerous practice that puts the lives of everyone on the road risk. For example, the Orlando Sentinel reported on a deadly traffic accident that took place in Florida in 2009 that involved a truck…

  Changes in your health can impact your life in many ways. From the food you eat to the activities you participate in, your medical fitness can have far-reaching implications on aspects of your life that you may not have considered. One…

  Many people make the mistake of assuming that they are okay after a car accident because they do not feel any immediate pain or other symptoms. However, it is imperative to always get yourself checked out after you have been involved…

Helping a loved one who has contracted Alzheimer's disease can be a difficult and emotionally draining experience. However, there are several techniques that you can utilize to help reduce the strain on everyone involved. As an added bonus,…

Whether out to dinner or just popping over to a friend's house, alcohol is everywhere. Though some alcohol, like red wine, has been found to have certain health benefits, regularly tying one on can lead to disastrous results for your health…

Some people just fare better with their exercise goals when they exercise outdoors rather than in a stuffy gym or their cramped living room. When they exercise outside, people reap the benefit of working out in the fresh air and having as…

As a parent, it's only natural to want your children to lead a safe, happy life. However, thousands of kids each year end up visiting the emergency room due to toy-related injuries. According to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign and the US…

If you're an American, you're part of a very stressful culture. In general, Americans work hard, then they work harder, and if there's any time left at the end of the day, they are usually stressing about the next day of hard work that is…

Breastfeeding is the most natural way for a mother to bond with her newborn baby. Because breastfeeding is a natural bonding method, it doesn't take long for both mother and baby to develop a daily feeding routine. If you are a…

Sleep is just as important as nutritious food and drink for you infant. Unfortunately, with busy schedules, work and other stress-related factors in your lifestyle, infants may miss out on their important bedtime rituals. The following tips…

Although most people will retain their natural hip throughout their life, there are approximately 120,000 patients in the U.S. each year that need to undergo hip replacement surgery. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the warning…

The introduction of fine arts into a child’s life can host a number of benefits from creativity to discipline. By sharing the love of drawing or painting pictures with your child, they’ll be allowed to develop their own unique methods of…

Marriage changes your whole life. From the daily challenges of living your life together and maintaining a great relationship to starting a family and beyond, tying the not can be a roller coaster of emotions, financial implications and…

You are most likely going to deal with health issues such as stress regardless of whether you are the defendant or a plaintiff in an upcoming legal case. However, these issues will be exacerbated if you are on the wrong side of a major…

Working on a vessel or on a rig offshore can be very exciting. It can also be very dangerous. Along with all the common types of injuries that may occur at work, you must add the additional danger of the water to the mix. Maritime workers,…

Every year, more than 3.3 million people are injured in car accidents in America. Although the majority of these injuries will be minor, it is still important to seek medical attention in order to rule out any severe issues. Unfortunately,…

One of the worst things you can do to your health and your home life is carry the stresses of work in your front door. The stress can damage the way you feel about yourself and those around you. You may even go as far as to not want to…

Cell phones have made it much more convenient to stay in touch, and they also double as entertainment devices that enable us to surf the Internet, watch videos, take photographs and play games. However, it is important to note that using…

Modern medicine seems to have a cure, or at least a way to manage, just about any disease or disorder imaginable. Many people would believe that this is the miracle of modern medicine. In many ways this is true. However, many medications…

As a parent of an infant, you may wonder what you can do to keep your baby as safe as possible. Along with making sure your baby eats, wets diapers as he or she should, and gets enough sleep at night, you can also safeguard your infant by…

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are currently more than 25.3 million people dealing with diabetes in the U.S., and a shocking 79 million more people are pre-diabetic. The estimated nationwide cost of medical care for…

Every new parent knows all about sleepless nights. Midnight feedings and checking in on your newborn make most parents able to survive without much sleep for several months. However, your baby is different. Studies have shown that babies…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.5 million Americans are bitten by a dog every year. Unfortunately, 885,000 of these bites will be serious enough to require medical attention. Because of this, it…

 Every parent knows how handy the TV is as a quick and easy in-house babysitter, but how much should you really be allowing your children to watch on a daily basis? According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), many children are…