Prescription medications can achieve a broad range of effects, but these benefits come at a cost. Many medications have significant, known side effects. There is also the concerning possibility that an individual can have an adverse reaction to a specific medication...
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Year: 2022
Are “dangerous” dog breeds really more dangerous than others?
Wisdom has it that certain breeds of dogs are much more dangerous than others. Yet a new study shows this is untrue. The study found that breed only plays a 9% role in predicting how a dog will behave. So you can discard all those internet articles that tell you this...
How might a car accident change your life?
While most people recover from their injuries after a crash, some injured people find their lives altered by their injuries. What ways might the injuries from a crash change the course of your life? Injuries can permanently change your body and its abilities. Car...
Will insurance cover graffiti removal if teens target your house?
When you initially obtained homeowner's insurance, you probably wanted to protect yourself from liability when visitors came over and to protect your investment in the property from losses caused by property damage. When most people worry about property damage, they...
How to protect a loved one facing mistreatment in a nursing home
When you help a loved one move into a nursing home, you do it for their comfort, safety and health. You want them to have the protection of professionals who understand the safety risks and health needs of older individuals. Especially if your loved one has dementia,...
Is your elderly relative getting the nutrition they need?
It is not an easy decision to place your family member in a nursing home, but it is often in their best interests. Nursing homes can provide round-the-clock care and vital assistance with daily routines. Being in a nursing home doesn’t mean that your relative gives...
Can you tell if a dog is about to attack?
For the most part, people across the United States love dogs. Canine companions can give people a lift when they are down, they provide a source of stability and overall pleasant company in the home setting. This is why millions of households across the country have...
Is isolation a type of elder abuse?
There is one thing that elders should never go through, and that is abuse. Elder abuse of any kind can make their lives awful and even lead to injuries or death. While many people think of elder abuse as physical or verbal abuse, there are other forms that could...
Can a “love bite” from a puppy be dangerous?
If you love dogs, it’s hard not to want to pet every ball of fluff you see, especially when they’re puppies. Unlike adult dogs, however, puppies are still learning how to socialize, and they often don’t know when it’s appropriate to nip or bite, and they often don’t...
3 known causes of retail shop slip-and-falls
One of the more common reasons people bring personal injury claims against stores is that someone slipped and fell. When a person who gets hurt at a business can show that negligent practices, such as inadequate cleaning or improper equipment maintenance, led to their...