Don’t leave keys “hidden” outside the home. Leave an extra key with a trusted neighbor or colleague. Keep doors locked even when you or family members are at home. Have window locks installed on all windows. Use them. Lock louvered windows–especially on...
TOP HOME SAFETY TIPS FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS You may be surprised to learn that 3.5 million children go to the emergency department every year for the kinds of injuries that commonly happen in homes. And tragically, 2,200 children die from an injury in...
11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” Those are famous words from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, often called the father of Western medicine. He actually used to prescribe garlic to treat a variety of medical...
Safety Tips in the Kitchen Tip 1 Never leave children alone in the kitchen. Children should be supervised at all times while in the kitchen. Ovens, knives, hot liquids, hot pots and electrical appliances are all potentially dangerous. Tip 2 Wash hands in hot, soapy...
Tips For Good Sleep Feeling irritable late-night? Simply worn out? It is possible you need better sleep. Consider this one of the many tips of staying safe. Many factors can disturb your night sleep. They include work pressure, unexpected challenges, relationship issues, family problems, and...
While it’s difficult to protect your home from professional thieves, most home burglaries are done by amateurs. These thieves are more easily thwarted if you employ some of these simple security precautions: Plan to “burglarize” yourself. You’ll discover any weaknesses in your security system that...
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to health and nutrition. People, even qualified experts, often seem to have the exact opposite opinions. However, despite all the disagreements, there are a few things that are well supported by research. Here are some health...
Always be alert and aware of your surroundings and of the people around you. This is called situational awareness. Make casual eye contact with people when walking. Do not be easily distracted by your ‘smart phone’ (e.g. ‘texting’). Keep your head up. Whenever possible, buddy-up...
Living Well With HIV People living with HIV need to incorporate healthy habits into their lifestyle. Follow these eight tips for healthy living with HIV: 1. Practice safe sex. This is paramount on the list. Says Dr. Englund, “Practicing safe sex is essential.” Understand how...
Never mind the tears they bring on–onions are an ace ally in your fight against disease. A prized member of the lily family, onions lavish you with health benefits while adding oodles of taste to your food. Not to mention you can buy a bundle...
