Most people are aware that driving while impaired or distracted is dangerous. What some don’t realize is that eating behind the wheel can be dangerous, too. Eating and drinking, even if it’s not alcoholic, while you’re driving poses the same kind of threat as texting...
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The real danger of trucker fatigue
Truckers are part of the lifeblood of the nation. They’re largely responsible for keeping the grocery store shelves stocked and a steady stream of consumer goods heading toward their destinations. But there’s a real danger that some truckers will push themselves too...
Common causes of car-commercial truck accidents
There’s nothing more nerve-racking as a driver than sharing the road with a commercial truck. Not only is your space limited, but you worry that the trucker could make a mistake that puts you at risk of an accident. Understanding the most common causes of...
Don’t wear headphones when you run
Wearing headphones and listening to music can make you run harder. It’s not just in your head. Studies have found that people do not feel like they’re working as hard at strenuous exercise while listening to music. It’s a distraction, it amps them up and they run...
How to prevent whiplash before your next accident
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of being involved in a car accident or known someone who has, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with whiplash. Whiplash is the most common injury sustained in motor vehicle accidents, and is a colloquialism used to describe an...
The misuse of antipsychotics in nursing homes
Antipsychotic drugs are not recommended for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, so why on earth do nursing homes keep giving them to patients? For years, antipsychotics were used as “chemical restraints” on older people suffering from dementia....
Safety tips for Louisville cyclists
With the summer coming up, there is bound to be an increasing number of cyclists on the roads in Louisville. Cycling is a terrific way to stay in shape, reduce your carbon footprint and even save money. People do it for fun and for practical reasons. Unfortunately,...
Personal injury and death rise in daylight saving time car wrecks
Auto accidents can happen in Kentucky for many reasons. While commonly reported causes are distracted driving, driving under the influence, negligence and recklessness, there are other catalysts for a crash. Since it is the time of year when the clocks are moved...
What if your Uber crashes?
You decide to get an Uber to go home from the bar. You don’t feel that drunk, but you have a personal rule against driving after you’ve been drinking at all, and you’re sticking to it. Safety is your main goal. Then, just three blocks from the bar, your Uber driver...
Study says lost sleep for nurses holds back quality of care
Multiple studies in recent years have found that far too many Americans get far too little sleep. Worse, a number of those studies have confirmed that the very people we most need thinking clearly, paying attention to details, and staying physically and emotionally...
