Safety

Tips To Avoid Being Driven To Distraction Being aware of the dangers of texting on the road could keep you from being driven to distraction. Word Count:431
Tips On Securing A Safe And Timely Tax Refund There's good news for those expecting a tax return this year. Word Count:422
Timely Screening Can Lead To A Healthier You Here's a tip for a healthier year: Timely medical screening can help to prevent a number of diseases. Word Count:361
Injury Prevention At CDC: Keeping Kids And Teens Safe From Concussion Millions of Americans are injured each year, and for some it leads to disability and profoundly affects their lives and the lives of others. Word Count:514
Keeping Quiet Can Keep You Out Of The Game Her eyes focused on reaching for the rebound, Tracy didn't see the other player before she collided with her and hit her head. Word Count:515
Joint Research Project To Create A Genetic Map Of Childhood Cancers Researchers have joined forces in an unprecedented effort to identify the genetic changes that give rise to some of the world's most challenging childhood cancers. Word Count:431
Experts Say There's Still Time To Get A Flu Shot There's good news for those who want to protect themselves and their family from the flu. Word Count:481
Don't Wait To Discuss Sexting With Your Child Or Teen Digital technology connects children in a way that no previous generation has experienced. Word Count:459
Regular Checkups Even More Important For People With Medicare It's a healthy idea to get regular checkups; they're important for most adults and can be absolutely critical to continued good health for people age 65 and older. Word Count:466
A Medicine Cabinet Makeover Helpful hints to ensure you have a well-supplied and child- safe medicine cabinet. Word Count:324
New Diagnostic Tool For Ovarian Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer death in women. Word Count:332
Health Literacy Can Protect You And Your Family From Dangerous Errors You can improve your health literacy. Word Count:511
Finding Better Ways To Support Military Families Americans know it's important to support military personnel deployed overseas. Word Count:550
Steering Clear Of Deceptive Online Marketing When it comes to "free" online offers, it could pay for buyers to beware. Word Count:451
Stop, Wash And Go To Avoid The Flu During Travel You don't have to let the flu bug spoil your next trip. A few simple steps can help prevent the spread of flu, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says. Word Count:434
Don't Give Flu A Fighting Chance To help keep flu viruses from sneaking into your home by way of a babysitter, child care provider, grandparent, sibling or visiting relative, build up your children's defenses by getting them vaccinated. Word Count:459
Early Detection Is Key To Prevent Women's Cancer Recent Pap test recommendations and new vaccine approvals have brought cervical cancer screening into the spotlight and may have some women confused about what to do to protect themselves. Word Count:579
Violent Content May Influence Youth Violence The best way to prevent youth violence may be to ask those who are directly affected by it. Word Count:418
How To Detox Your Home There are more products available now than ever before that will help erase stain spots, scour tubs and clean the floors of our homes. According to Dr. Alan Greene, a noted pediatrician, author and green-living expert, recent scientific evidence shows increasing links between common household chemicals and children's health problems. Word Count:374
Skin Care During The Colder Months Cooler days are no excuse to put away the sunscreen. Word Count:450
Flu Prevention Experts Call For Clean Hands There's good news for those concerned about the spread of the H1N1 flu virus and similar diseases. Word Count:328
Poor Eye Drainage Can Lead To Glaucoma Glaucoma can mean you're only seeing a small part of the picture. Word Count:485
Making Surgery Safer For Active Boomers An interesting thing is happening to baby boomers on their way to retirement: While their professional careers are winding down, their trips to the operating room are increasing due to active lifestyles. Word Count:402
What To Do This Flu Season Whether you remember the flu pandemics of 1957 or 1968 or you've only heard the stories, you have probably never seen a flu season quite like the one we're having this year. Word Count:372
Americans Weigh In On Hot-Button Topics What keeps Americans up at night and what do they feel they can do about it? Word Count:500
Clearing Up The Confusion About Nutritional Supplements Americans have heard a lot of mixed messages about vitamins and may be wondering if they are safe and effective. Word Count:624
Doctor's Orders: Know How To "Work" Your Cold Here's a healthy idea: Keep germs to yourself. Word Count:427
Protecting Your Family From Illness-Causing Germs To help stop the spread of germs, pediatrician Dr. Laura Jana recommends these simple routines. Word Count:435
Helping Backyard Bird Owners Raise Healthy Flocks A unique calendar could help many of America's backyard poultry owners keep their birds safe from diseases such as avian influenza. Word Count:316
Tips To Safeguard Travelers' Health Following a few simple tips can help protect travelers from a common and often dangerous condition. Word Count:377
The Way You Drive May Call For More Frequent Maintenance The way you maintain your car should reflect the conditions in which you drive. Word Count:411
Football Legend Joe Theismann Advises Seniors to Find the AAAnswers About AAA Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a ballooning of the abdominal aorta, the artery that carries blood from the heart to the lower part of the body. Word Count:166
Avoid Holiday Hazards: Keep Your Pets Safe And Secure Tips from pet experts on keeping your "best friends" happy and safe. Word Count:384
Parent Alert: Cough Medicine Abuse--Dr. Drew's Tips For Talking To Your Teen Cough medicine abuse can touch any family. Word Count:396
Dentists Help Athletes And Armchair Quarterbacks It seems athletes could be well advised to hit both the gym and the dentist's chair. Word Count:346
Tips To Protect Older Americans From Falls Preventing falls in the home can be a simple way to help keep seniors safe. Word Count:604
"Umbrella" Insurance Policy Might Spare You Financial Ruin You can save yourself from a surprising source of financial calamity. Word Count:309
When Storm Season Descends: Tips On Enduring Homeowners can save time, trouble and money by preparing a plan for storm season. Word Count:399
H1N1 Vaccinations: What Nurses Want You To Know All Americans, especially all registered nurses, are urged to get the H1N1 vaccine. Word Count:480
Winterize Your Vehicle And Worry Less Providing some extra protection for your car during the colder months can help it perform its best--and prevent a possible breakdown. Word Count:453
Winter Is Here: Help Protect Your Baby From Rotavirus Parents can help protect their children from rotavirus disease through vaccination. Word Count:707
"We've Got Your Back"-Online Community Brings America's Veterans Together Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and the Ad Council have launched a new series of national public service advertisements (PSAs) as part of their Veteran Support campaign, which aims to ease the readjustment challenges facing Iraq and Afghanistan veterans as they transition from combat to civilian life. Word Count:394
Parents Go The Extra Mile To Protect Their Kids From H1N1 With the government having already admitted it's drastically underestimated the number of deaths from HN1 swine flu, parents have begun taking extra steps to protect their children. Word Count:317
Helping Workers And Companies Fight The Flu There is hopeful news for business owners who want to help employees stay safe and healthy and keep their business running until the flu season has passed. Word Count:375
Tips For Avoiding Early Retirement Scams Analysts say the earlier you plan to retire, the more important it is to manage your retirement assets wisely. Word Count:387
Protecting Yourself This Season Easy, effective and inexpensive ways to protect yourself from catching a cold or the flu. Word Count:498
Protect Children From Digital Disasters Suggestions for creating a positive online image. Word Count:359
Auto Repair Advice: Learn To Speak "Auto Tech" You may be better able to stay on the road to safety and savings the next time you need to have your car repaired if you select a quality facility and learn to speak "auto tech." Word Count:352
Seven Tips To Make Sure Your Car Is Ready For Harsh Weather Winterizing your car can help prevent the problems caused by freezing temperatures and difficult driving conditions. Word Count:658
Preventive Maintenance Is Key To Saving Down The Road Your vehicle is one of the biggest investments you'll make, so protecting it by keeping up with its maintenance needs is very important. Word Count:472
Preventing The Flu During the flu season, there are several steps you can take to minimize your risk. Word Count:143
Helping Guard Against MRSA Learning about an increasingly common health risk could help you prevent the spread of it in community settings. Word Count:231
Don't Ignore Aches And Pains Staying active can keep you healthy and feeling younger. Word Count:315
Bright Way To Stay Safe If you need help fast--whether from the police, firefighters or EMTs--the last thing you want is for them to drive past your house because they couldn't read your address at night. Word Count:179
Rite Of Passage: The Plight Of Uninsured Young Adults The health insurance coverage issue may uncover some surprises for certain Americans. Word Count:353
Simple Ways To Make A Difference Finding ways to "give back" to the community can be relatively easy, even when the economy is not the strongest. Word Count:315
Staying Connected During Emergencies Planning ahead can help families avoid separation should an emergency strike nearby or overseas. Word Count:391
Avoiding Identify Theft And Online Scams Just Got Easier Every day, identity thieves are getting smarter at tricking people into revealing their account numbers, passwords, Social Security numbers and financial information. Word Count:370
When Is Car Insurance Not Good Enough? When You Use It To Cover Your RV An RVer really needs a specialized policy that covers more than what standard car insurance covers. Word Count:367
One-Time Whooping Cough Booster Shot Recommended For Adults What starts like a common cold could be a much more serious illness. Word Count:432
How To Protect Against Flu It's more important than ever to get your facts straight about flu and vaccines. Word Count:413
Money- Saving Gift Ideas This holiday season, there are plenty of great gifts to give that won't break the bank. Word Count:353
How To Choose The Right Standby Generator There are a number of things to consider when deciding what backup power solution will work best for your home and lifestyle. Word Count:456
Traction Crucial For Winter Driving Keeping your car safely on the road when the weather gets chilly could depend on four things: your tires. Word Count:424
Even The Young And Healthy Can Catch The Flu It may come as a surprise to some, but young adults, aged 19 to 24 years, may need to take precautions to avoid the flu even more than their elders do. Word Count:428
Steps Toward Preventing Domestic Violence Millions of Americans avoid injury and even premature death when more is done to curb domestic violence. Word Count:633
Read The Fine Print Before Giving A Gift Card Some say that gift cards are once again poised to be among the most popular gifts this holiday season. Word Count:369
Insurance Fraud Is A Real Crime With Real Time Anyone who feels driven to submit a fraudulent auto insurance claim should think twice before committing such a crime. Word Count:424
Help Protect Yourself And Your Family Against the Flu--Get Vaccinated There are many "faces" of influenza-people who need to get vaccinated against influenza, also known as the flu. In fact, more than four out of every five people in the United States should be immunized every year. Word Count:523
For Safer Winter Sports, Watch Your Feet From the downhill rush of snow skiing to placid casual skating, cold-weather sports provide a fast track for fun and cardiovascular health. Word Count:407
Generators Designed To Weather A Power Outage No matter the season, experiencing a power outage can be a real threat to a homeowner's peace of mind. Word Count:420
Skimping On Car Care Can Get Expensive Many Americans are finding that not buying a new car makes proper maintenance of their existing car even more important. Word Count:439
Tips For Safer Window Areas While nothing can replace the watchful eye of a parent or caregiver, there are a number of things you can do to increase safety around window areas. Word Count:362
Medicine Cabinet Makeover: Get Ready To Shoo The Flu When the coughing, sneezing, headache and runny nose start coming on and you know you've caught a bug, you won't want to make a trip to the store to stock up on feel-better essentials. Word Count:448
Protecting Your Child's Health In the battle to banish germs, many parents are looking for an alternative to alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Word Count:371
Teaching Teens The Rules Of The Road Setting house rules for teen drivers could help them steer clear of accidents. Word Count:425
Prepare For Rough-Weather Driving Challenges Simple safety tips can help you drive down your risk of accidents, even in inclement weather. Word Count:500
Are You Getting The Real Deal? Every year, millions of consumers unknowingly purchase software from pirates-fortunately, you don't have to be among them. Word Count:673
Food Experts Serve Up Answers For Consumers There's good news for cooks who have questions about food safety that just can't wait. Word Count:372
Stay Safe From Identity Theft Check your credit report. Your good name could be worth more than you might realize. Word Count:400
Will Your Data Be Safe When It Travels To Dallas, Denver And Dayton? As the economy slowly recovers, small and midsized businesses (SMBs) are expected to loosen some existing restraints on travel. Word Count:423
Keeping Homes Germ Free And Families Healthy Concerned about the dangers of the H1N1 flu, many Americans are seeking more effective ways to keep their homes germ free and their families healthy. Word Count:436
Many Support Banning Cell Phone Use By Drivers A growing number of Americans believe that using a cell phone while driving can be a dangerous mix. Word Count:443
Smoke Alarms Save Lives Thousands of lives could be saved from home fires each year if the homes had working smoke alarms. Word Count:143
Keeping Your House Secure While You're Away Whether you're off on vacation or just away for the day, following a few simple tips could help keep your home secure. Word Count:357
Protect Yourself From Fraud And Protect Your Financial Future Fraud and identity theft aren't going away, but consumers are getting smarter about how to protect themselves and their financial future. Word Count:411
Don't Let Yourself Get Hooked by Phishing Sites Many people know that phishing, or luring Internet users to illegitimate Web sites in an attempt to obtain personal information, is becoming more widespread and more sophisticated. Learning how to identify these scams and phishing Web sites may keep you from becoming a victim. Word Count:412
Tips For Fighting Flu In the fight against the flu, experts say common sense is a good defense against infection. Word Count:375
Protecting Your Home From The Loss Of A Job Job loss is the single greatest cause of mortgage foreclosures. Word Count:396
Tips On Keeping Your Jewelry Safe When Traveling Whether you're traveling with your own jewelry or giving it as a holiday gift, a growing number of analysts now say jewelry insurance could be worth its weight in gold. Word Count:320
More Children May Be At Risk For Seasonal Virus Than Previously Believed Parents should be aware of a common, seasonal virus called respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Word Count:626
A Safe Way To Protect Valuables From Fire There's good news for those who want to protect their family, valuables and home from fire damage. A few simple steps can help to increase safety and prevent damage to property. Word Count:383
Get That Mouse Out Of Your House A little planning can protect you and your family from a danger you may not even know is there. Word Count:470
Night-Driving Tips For Older Drivers Night driving, which can be problematic for everyone, can present particular challenges for older drivers. Word Count:397
Safe Trick-Or-Treating Tips One of the scariest things about Halloween may be the danger that traffic poses for young trick-or-treaters. Word Count:387
When You Change Clocks It's Time To Change Batteries Americans can take simple steps to protect their families from house fires. Word Count:560
Planning In Advance Makes It Easier Than Ever To Go Over The River And Through The Woods By ensuring that your vehicle's systems are up to speed and you've connected the dots between points A and B, you don't have to let the cooler weather slow you down. Word Count:450
Who Is Most At Risk For Foodborne Illness? If you have ever heard the term "at risk," you may wonder if it could possibly apply to you. Here are a few health conditions that the USDA says may place a person at risk for contracting a foodborne illness. Word Count:416
Keeping Safe When Deer Take To The Road Often, a deer colliding with a car can result in significant property damage and even life-threatening situations. Here are some tips on staying safe. Word Count:334
Take Care Of Lighting Before, During And After Holidays Those decorative lights you haul out of storage every year to brighten up your home for the holidays can do more than promote holiday cheer. Word Count:422
Toxicologists: The Nation's Unsung Heroes The next time you take a medication, wash your car or work in your garden, you may want to tip your hat to the nation's toxicologists. Word Count:393
Fireplace Safety Tips When temperatures drop, few things top nestling in front of the fireplace to keep warm and cozy. Word Count:379
Protect Your Vision From UV Rays Just like your skin, eyes need to be protected from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. Word Count:204
Help Protect Your Family From H1N1 (Swine Flu) And Other Harmful Germs That Can Enter Your Home Many parents may be pleased to learn they have more control than they realized over the H1N1--swine flu--and other germs that come home with kids from school. Word Count:414
Do More Than Cross Your Fingers The three most important things you can do in an emergency. Word Count:433
Being Safe When Renting A Moving Truck One way to make the do-it-yourself move less daunting is to follow a few tips from the experts. Word Count:277
Tire Safety: What You Should Know Staying safe on the road is a lot easier if you properly maintain your tires. Word Count:449
Protecting Students From Identity Theft College can present some hard lessons when students fail to protect themselves from identity thieves. Word Count:360
Legal Drinking Age Protects Kids Following adoption of the legal drinking age of 21, drinking by high school seniors has dropped substantially. Word Count:336
An Enlightening Idea Experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control suggest top items that households should keep on hand in an emergency. Word Count:407
Guarding Against Hidden Hackers A few simple tips could help protect Web surfers from a low-tech tactic used by high-tech thieves: disguise. Word Count:478
Using Acetaminophen Following the information given by your doctor or the medicine label will lower your chance of getting unwanted, harmful side effects. Word Count:201
Help Protect Preteens And Teens Against Meningitis Parents of preteens and teens are urged by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) to help protect their children against meningococcal meningitis by getting them vaccinated. Word Count:572
Medical Facilities Offer Improved Health, Safety And Savings The next time you or a loved one is considering surgery or a serious medical procedure, you may be able to have it performed at a facility that has been recognized for meeting rigorous selection criteria for quality care. Word Count:373
Tips On Packing Safe School Lunches With a little care and planning, it's possible for parents to pack school lunches that are both tasty and safe. Word Count:382
Harmful Bacteria May Hide On Soft Surfaces In Your Home Perhaps the best way to protect your family from bacteria on soft surfaces is to spray them regularly with a sanitizing spray. Word Count:410
Guarding Against Sinister Stingers Keeping stinging insects at bay can help protect you and your family. Word Count:391
Cataracts: Common Symptoms And How to Lessen Your Risk Common signs of cataracts. Word Count:387