Two new studies show that breaking a bone not only reduces bone density near the fracture site but actually reduces bone density throughout the injured person’s body. According to Science Daily, the two studies from UC Davis may have finally explained the link between initial and secondary bone fractures. According to Blaine Christiansen, who lead […]
One of the hottest new forms of treatment in recent years has, ironically, been one of the coldest. Cryotherapy has plenty of applications for a wide variety of conditions. It may seem bizarre, but sometimes cooling down can help everything from muscle and joint pain to mental health problems. Here are just a few of […]
Injuries from slip and fall accidents can be utterly devastating, especially if you’re getting on in age. Although slips and falls are the number one cause of accidents in restaurants and public buildings, they can be equally as dangerous — if not more dangerous — when you’re at home. No one expects to be in […]
Over a five-year period, from 2012 to 2017, the fencing market grew approximately 6.2% annually across the United States. Fences are great for improving residential property values, providing security for commercial businesses, and even saving vacationers’ and Ocean City residents’ lives. According to Delmarva Now, a new multimillion-dollar pedestrian safety project proved itself successful throughout a […]
Fire might not be something that many people think of very often, but it is a danger that is always present. One of the best ways to prepare to put out fires quickly is by having fire alarm sprinkler heads in your building. These sprinklers are made to respond quickly and to drench the fire […]
A new study conducted by the University of Massachusetts has found that there is no link between exercise and menopause. This was the largest ever study performed to seek an answer to the old wives’ tale. There have been a number of differing opinions on the link between the amount of exercise performed and the […]
Did you know that each day across the U.S., people drive drunk almost 300,000 times, but fewer than 4,000 are arrested? Distracted driving and drunk driving make up two of the top three common causes of car accidents, with speeding rounding out the trio. And in Maryland, it doesn’t seem as if motorists have been […]
Baltimore’s Metro Subway line has been dubbed unsafe after a review released by the Maryland Transit Administration revealed numerous problems. According to the Baltimore Sun, the MTA released a review by the American Public Transportation Association on the subway line’s issues. The review, released Thursday, August 30, revealed that the Metro Subway line has failed […]
Flights have never been safer, but frequent flying may be taking a toll on your health. According to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Health, flight attendants and possibly other frequent flyers are at higher risk for breast cancer, melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancers. Researchers surveyed 1,642 flight attendants and asked them to […]
The Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday: grilling, pool parties, family and friends, and fireworks. Unfortunately, it also means a rise in alcohol consumption which is especially dangerous around grills, pools, fireworks… and cars. Driving under the influence has been a prime public safety concern for the past few decades for good reason, […]
