The U.S. National Weather Service states that flooding is one of the leading causes of weather-related fatalities in the United States....

One consequence of this shift in attitude is that we are far more likely than our parents to rent an apartment or purchase a condo than...

Unfortunately, not all dogs have as mild of a demeanor as Marley. As docile as she is, it’s always in the back of my mind if she would...

SUN PROTECTION Use sunscreen that is at least SPF 15 or higher. Also be sure that the sunscreen provides both UVA and UVB protection....

Before you leave home, you should complete a risk assessment.  Make sure you can answer the following questions: What would you do if...

According to a USA Today analysis of Census Bureau data, from 2006 through 2011, 25- to 34-year-olds experienced the largest decline in...

Many of these tragedies stemmed from poor choices and lack of knowledge: believing that being a good swimmer was good enough and a life...

However, we’ve also all had those moments when someone’s communication skills really “wowed” us! A coworker recently told me about a...

You may not realize it, but there are some pretty good alternatives out there, and Google provides some of the biggest competition with...

WebMD states that more than 600 U.S. children have died from being left alone in a hot car. Christopher McStay, MD, an emergency room...

Advanced Driver Training – These types of programs go beyond what new drivers learn in typical driver’s education classes. For instance,...

As beautiful as spring and summer can be, it’s a time of year when we have to be mindful of weather forecasts and be prepared. One of my...

There is an increasing body of research that shows that spending time in natural environments, or even just looking at natural scenes,...

Probably the best way to reduce the chance of an incident is to make arrangements for someone to stay at your home while you are away....

Customer service also comes to life during this time as stores stock their shelves with lighter and brighter products that consumers love...

So how is this happening? Are there spy satellites from outer space trained on every human on the planet? Computer chips implanted in...

Good news! There is coverage under the homeowner policy for this type of situation. The homeowner policy considers “Any part of a...

Sitting reduces blood flow, inhibits the immune system, and decreases the nutrient supply to your muscles and brain. Sitting for long...

Sometimes people hesitate to start repairs after a loss, fearing that their insurance company will deny payment if an adjuster has not...

Discovering “lucky” four-leaf clovers is really no different from finding a great company to do your business with. Think about it. We’ve...