Most parents will say that their child’s safety is their highest priority. Parents attest that of no more significant concern for their children is that of their safety. The state of New Jersey is inclined to the same notion. Therefore, the Garden State has one of the...
Year: 2019
How to drive safely and avoid accidents in a school zone
School is back in session, the roads are becoming more slick, and mother nature is turning more treacherous. In addition to all of this, more school buses are on the road, speed traps are alive and well (especially in school zones,) and the kids are so bundled...
Are you using your child’s safety seat correctly?
Most parents make their child’s safety their highest priority. New Jersey lawmakers are intent on keeping children safe, as well. The Garden State has one of the strictest child safety seat laws in the nation. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S....
How common is drug use among truckers?
Truck driving can be a lonely job with long hours. It is common for a trucker to spend 70 hours a week on the road, and much of this time is spent alone. Long hours spent driving and excessive time alone can lead to various mental and physical health problems....
What causes malnutrition in nursing homes?
Putting a loved one in a nursing home was a big decision. After being a long time recipient of their love and support, you came to realize that with your busy schedule, you alone could not provide for them. Mixed emotions often follow decisions like these....
Are birth injuries common?
Few things in life are more exciting and memorable than the birth of a child. Like every parent, you want the childbirth process to go smoothly. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen.Birth injuries do occur. Sometimes, these are unpreventable acts, while...
What leads to birth injuries?
Childbirth is a joyous, stressful, exciting, and overwhelming life event. Unfortunately, sometimes it is overwhelming for the wrong reasons. Hospitals have dedicated teams of doctors trained in birthing children, but that doesn’t mean that issues never arise....
What is a traumatic brain injury?
Individuals who follow the news may be aware that over the last several years, the brains of many former deceased National Football League players have been tested for a condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Also known as CTE, this condition is caused by...
Commercial drivers need to prepare for these fall events
Summer may have the highest motor vehicle accident rate of the year, but fall can still be a chaotic season for commercial drivers. High school and college students are going back to school, and the colder weather and decreasing sunlight is making more residents spend...
Ways to prevent drowsy driving in teens during the school year
Health specialists often emphasize how important it is for a teenager to get enough sleep at night because it’s been getting progressively more difficult to do so lately. Not only do laptops and phones give them plenty of distractions to keep them up right...