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Recognize the Warning Signs of an Inappropriate Relationship With a Coach It’s not clear how many instances of child sex abuse by coaches and sports instructors go unreported, but it is clear that the abuse of youth athletes is more widespread than most people might believe. However, parents can protect their children by learning what... Read More

Too Much or Not Enough: Your Medical Treatment Should Be “Just Right” While doctors on television and in the movies may go to extremes in treating their patients, real doctors need to balance treatment with a patient’s needs and risks. If a doctor, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, or another medical provider goes to extremes in... Read More

Reports of Traffic Safety in Illinois for 2014 Show Mix of Tragedy and Hope Eyes across the state of Illinois turned to traffic safety issues numerous times in 2014—sometimes with grief, but sometimes with hope for a better future. Here’s a summary of some of the biggest stories from last year and a little information... Read More

Semi-Truck Accidents Can Be Caused by Defective or Malfunctioning Braking Systems Huge tractor-trailers and heavy trucks can be hard to stop, and that’s why it’s so important that drivers and companies pay attention to the braking systems in the trucks they operate. While federal regulations exist to prevent safety issues with regards to truck braking... Read More

Fatigue From Holiday Celebrations Can Create Dangers on the Road With all of the preparations and celebrations that go into the holiday season, a lot of people may be greeting Christmas morning with a little fatigue—but don’t let that interfere with safe driving today as you visit family, friends, and loved ones. Drowsy driving can... Read More

Recent reports of carbon monoxide poisoning got me to look into ways that we can all be protected from this dangerous and often deadly menace.  I found these simple steps and recommendations by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) which you can take to protect yourself from deadly carbon monoxide fumes: Understanding the Risk What is... Read More