Just about everybody loves Thanksgiving, and for a lot of people the best part of the traditional feast is the turkey. However, for those of us that prefer our birds to be deep fat fried, there is an extra level of precaution that we have to bear in mind during our holiday preparations. There are […]
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Over 1.3 million people are injured each year due to something known as pharmacy errors. Out of these 1.3 million individuals, there are 10,000 that die each year as well. A pharmacy error occurs when a patient receiving prescription drugs from a pharmacy suffers serious injury due to unintended effects of the medication they were […]
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The seasons change so fast, and before you know it, the year is almost over! The next couple months are one of the busiest in Southwest Florida, with season upon us and multiple holidays/family gatherings taking place, such as Thanksgiving, Black Friday shopping and Christmas! This is the most important time of the year to be […]
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Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, teens and adults. To help ensure this holiday is a safe one, here are some tips to follow when planning costume ideas, creating Halloween crafts, or taking the kids out trick-or-treating.ALL DRESSED UP: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes […]
According to a government survey conducted in 2013, the number of deaths on motorcycles was over 26 times the number of fatal car accidents. This figure increased in a 2015 survey showing motorcycle deaths had risen by 10%. As a matter of fact, 2015 was one of only three years in recorded history where there […]
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The owner of a property (“premises”) who has reason to expect crime on its property has a legal obligation to deter and prevent criminals from committing crimes against others on the property. When property owners fail in this duty, due to the result of inadequate security and lighting, crimes like murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery and […]
Everybody knows that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, it may surprise you to find out that breast cancer is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed forms of cancer, according to a survey from the National Coalition on Health Care. These findings don’t indicate that people with breast cancer go un-diagnosed, but in fact […]
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Most people love the idea of brand new technology, but sometimes the early adopters have to deal with severe defects in the products. This is very much the case for users of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, which was released to US customers on August 19, 2016. Stories broke out about the original product […]
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It’s October which means it’s ADHD Awareness Month. A great many people suffer from ADHD and as such there are a great many medications that are meant to treat it. It’s highly important to know that you’re getting the right medications, and that you are aware of possible side-effects, which is ultimately the responsibility of […]
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It’s still hurricane season, and while we are not directly in the path of Hurricane Matthew we will be getting some rough weather this week. At this point, you should ask yourself if you and your loved ones are fully prepared for the days ahead. Keep in mind that you can never be too ready […]
