SafetyBlog

A home is burglarized roughly once every fifteen seconds in the United States, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Unfortunately, many homeowners assume they are safe, only to realize this isn't the case when they come to discover a broken door or window. So, how do you know if your home is a target for burglars?You Don't Hide Your ScheduleIt's important for homeowners and their family members to conceal their daily schedule. If you park in the driveway instead of the garage, …

Searching for ways to lower your risk of heart disease? Sure you are! And if you aren't, you should be, because heart disease remains the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States. Aside from regular exercise, researchers have found that regular consumption of walnuts may prove beneficial in lowering a person's risk of heart disease.For the study, researchers from the Life Sciences Research Organization recruited several thousand participants who consumed walnuts on a …

The day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday, has long been a popular sales day for retail shopping. When family members are stuffed with turkey and tired of sitting around the house, they tend to hit the stores in full force in search of holiday gifts. As such, retailers offer steep discounts on Black Friday, vying for the opportunity to attract your business. To put the popularity of Black Friday into perspective, it's estimated that shoppers spent more than $50 billion during this time l …

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, with just one left until this nationally recognized holiday. While some families will use this time to shop, others will be cooking delicious, home-prepared meals. If you plan on cooking this Thanksgiving, though, there are a few things you should know to keep your family safe.Thanksgiving House FiresResidential house fires are a serious problem on Thanksgiving. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more residential house fires are report …

You may want to stay indoors the next time a smog alert is issued in your city, because researchers have linked air pollution to an increased risk of heart attacks.Researchers from the Intermountain Heart Institute found that heart disease patients who were exposed to polluted air had an increased risk of experiencing a heart attack, stroke or similar "heart disease episode." While doctors and health experts have stressed the dangers of air pollution for decades now, this is one of the first stu …