Summertime with your pets can be a lot of fun – from adventures at the park to long walks on the beach to swims in the pond. But remember that the “dog days of summer” can also bring potential risks to pets’ health and safety….

Typically, mosquitoes are nothing more than a nuisance, inviting themselves to your summer outings and leaving you with bites that itch for days. However, these annoying insects also have the potential to make you very sick, because mosquitoes may carry diseases like the Zika virus…

Summertime often means more time outside at the park, beach, lake, pool, or even just your own backyard. While the great outdoors offer many perks, it also brings a few potential risks, including cuts and scrapes, sunburn and bug bites, among others. However, if you…

Decorating your home is a great way to get into the holiday spirit, but many people don’t know that some common holiday plants and decorations contain things that are harmful if your pets consume them. Plants like mistletoe and holly berries, and decorations like tinsel…

While much of the country is experiencing unseasonably warm weather this December, there’s always a chance for a white Christmas. If and when the snow does fall, shoveling can be a great way to enjoy the brisk temperatures and fit in some fitness over the…

This week is National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, an opportunity to consider talking with older loved ones and family members about safe driving practices, including when it might be time to retire from driving. According to research from the Centers for Disease Control and…

December is a time for holiday celebrations, time spent with family and friends, and enjoying the spirit of the season. Unfortunately, it is also the time of year when accidents due to impaired driving significantly increase. Impaired driving is commonly defined as driving under the…

For children with food allergies, trick-or-treating can be a truly scary activity–and not just because it happens on Halloween. Many popular Halloween candies contain one or more of the top 8 allergens (such as peanuts or tree nuts, milk, wheat, and more). If kids who…

Help your kids enjoy Halloween and trick-or-treating by making sure they stay safe.  Halloween will be less fun for the kids if there are bumps, bruises, scrapes, cuts, or allergies involved.  Read on for tips you can use to help your little ghouls and goblins…

Good question! Teen drivers have the highest risk of motor vehicle crashes in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you’re the parent of a young driver, you want to protect your teenage son or daughter by reducing their…