As summer quickly approaches, you might think you know how to keep you and your family safe. There are basic tips you know and use. Wearing sunscreen and staying hydrated are two more obvious tips for warm weather.But what about summer activities? How can you stay...
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Sleep-deprived parents could be inadvertently risking safety
Sleep is a precious commodity when a newborn joins the household. As a new parent, you may wake up several times a night to tend to your baby’s needs, and the disruption to your sleep schedule can be jarring.Sleep deprivation can cause a variety of irritating...
Parents can help reduce their child’s high risk for dog bites
Children have a higher risk than adults have of being bitten by a dog. When children are bitten, the bites are also usually more severe than what an adult typically experiences. Dog bite injuries can cause your child pain, nerve damage, broken bones, infections and...
Are Massachusetts’ lower speed limits a good thing?
Almost all states allow speed limits of 70 miles per hour, and a few even get to 80 or 85. Here in the Bay State, the fastest highways only get up to 65. This might be annoying on your drive home—but it could also save your life.A new report shows that higher...
What happens when you slip and fall on an icy sidewalk?
Whether there is a lot of snow on the ground or just a little, one thing you can be certain of during winter is that another snowstorm is on the way. When the snow comes, that means treacherous walking conditions for pedestrians throughout Massachusetts.If you slip,...
A sad reminder of road risks
As the school year winds to a close, families around Massachusetts got a reminder of how fragile life can be. Fatal car accidents are always difficult, but when the victims are young, and not even out of high school, the questions and anguish begin to mount.Four...