Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Often called “the silent killer,” carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can be fatal when inhaled. Smoke from fires, backdrafts from blocked
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Quiz: Do You Know How to Stay Safe in Cold Weather?
You don’t need to stay inside just because the temperature is plunging. As anyone who has ever strapped on ice skates or hopped on a
Poison-Proofing Your House: Quiz
1. Roughly what percentage of childhood poisonings are fatal? a. 50 percent b. 10 percent c. 1 percent d. Far less than 1 percent 2.
Road Rage: When Stress Hits the Highway
In Truckee, California, 25-year-old Timothy Brooks flew into a rage after another car cut him off on the highway. He followed the offending car to
First Date Danger Signs
Going on a first date is exciting. There’s a certain romantic mystery about it — what will this new person be like? Will you hit
Whiplash
About 1 million people suffer from whiplash injuries each year, usually after being involved in minor fender-benders. Yet for the numerous whiplash cases reported, it
Bottlefeeding Tips
How to bottle-feed a baby isn’t always clear, especially if you’ve never handled a bottle before. There’s the question of how much should you give
Choosing and Caring for Pacifiers
What kind of pacifier should I buy? Find one with a shape your child likes. You may have to experiment a bit before you find
When to Keep a Sick Child Home
How can I tell if my child’s too sick for daycare? It’s not always easy. Obviously you don’t want your kid to pass a phlegmy
Medicine Tips for Seniors
What special risks do medications pose for seniors? For many older people, needing a prescription medicine is almost as inevitable as gray hair and reading
Home Safety for Seniors
Our homes should be safe havens from the dangers of the world outside, but even the coziest nest can hold hidden perils. Telephone cords, throw
Home Security: Keeping the Wolves From Your Door
Anyone can be the victim of a crime, but seniors are often targeted by criminals who see them as easy pickings. That’s why you should
Hypothermia and Seniors
Why is hypothermia dangerous for seniors? In most parts of the country, a 60-degree day would hardly count as a cold snap. And yet if
Seniors: How to Avoid Fraud
After Neil Hancock died, his family discovered an awful secret. Although Hancock didn’t have a cassette player or a VCR, piled in his closets were
Preventing Falls and Fractures
How can I prevent fractures? If osteoporosis has started to thin your bones, even a simple fall or twist can have devastating consequences. According to
Food Poisoning: How to Avoid It
Do I really need to worry about food poisoning? You do if you want to avoid those nasty bouts of cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. The
Navigating Health Plan Options
Do you know the difference between a POS and a PPO? They aren’t airport codes or lines on an eye chart — they’re actually types
Seniors and Driving
You can’t judge drivers by their age — just look at teen-agers. They receive more citations and cause far more accidents than people in any
Childproofing Your Home
How can I make my home safe for my child? Parents worry endlessly about how to protect their children from everything — from ill-intentioned strangers
Poisoning
Being prepared ahead of time for a poisoning emergency can save valuable minutes when a person’s health — or life — is at stake. Look