What Is ALS? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Amyotrophic is Greek, meaning no muscle nourishment. When a muscle has no nourishment, it wastes away, or "atrophies". The term "lateral" identifies a person's spinal cord areas where portions of the nerve cells that signal and … [Read more...]
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness month and for good reason. The weather is finally warming up and people are heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather. If you're are packing up to head outdoors, STOP and apply sunscreen first. Each year in the U.S., more people are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined. To put it into perspective, one in five people develop skin … [Read more...]
Drinking And Driving
Summer months are a great time to barbecue with the family and friends while enjoying the nice weather. Sadly, extended daylight hours and warmer weather is often accompanied with the risk of people drinking and driving. This means it is up to you to drive safer and avoid other drivers that may be driving while intoxicated. In the U.S., 29 people die daily in motor vehicle … [Read more...]
Worn Tires Are Dangerous
Tire maintenance is imperative to traveling safely in a car. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association sponsors National Tire Safety Week (May 20 - 27, 2019), teaching drivers about tire maintenance and safety. Rotating and balancing tires, performing annual alignments, and sustaining air pressure lead to safer trips. Proper tire upkeep lengthens tire life, saves money, and … [Read more...]
Life Jacket Safety
Alaska has more coastline than all other U.S. states combined, with over 365,000 miles of rivers and 33,904 miles of coastline, boating is a popular activity. With boating comes the discussion of life jacket safety, for both adults and children. Lead By Example Whether you are kayaking a river through Alaska, deep sea fishing the coast or even fishing a local lake, it is … [Read more...]
Bicycle Safety
Bicycles can be great for exercise, transportation and fun, but also increase risk of injury when on or near the roads. This makes bicycle safety an important part of riding a bike, especially for children. Children and young adults between the ages of 5 and 19 are among those most at risk of injury when riding a bike. Keep your children safe by always requiring them to wear a … [Read more...]
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