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 have one or the other.   TBI has been classified into […]

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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 conviction is extremely expensive and can make it difficult to obtain future employment. Due to […]

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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 material were revealed, government agencies acted quickly to remove it from most public buildings. Even so, […]

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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 essentially a death sentence. Finding out later that they never had cancer at all will be a […]

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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 hooligans who are looking for trouble or have just gotten out of jail. However, motorcycle riding can be anything […]

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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, people who are new to bicycling, as well as bicyclists who have grown lax in their […]

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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 driver who had allegedly been behind the wheel for 19 hours. Fatigue was […]

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  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 of these is your ability to drive. Some medical diagnoses and even the […]

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  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 in a traffic incident because many injuries will not make themselves immediately known. […]

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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, some of these techniques can even help the Alzheimer’s patient improve their quality of life and retain […]

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