Gas prices have steadily increased in recent months, putting a pinch on consumers. Given how expensive gasoline is, some are turning to electric automobiles -- not just cars, but also trucks, delivery vans and other vehicles. That said, before buying an electric car, there are important financial considerations. First, if you want to use an electric vehicle, you're going … [Read more...] about Financial considerations and electric cars
Don’t ignore the alarm
You are a creature of habit. Everyone is, to one extent or another.Every day you go to work using the same path, the same door, the same route. And, yet, in case of an emergency, when that route is blocked by fire or another hazard, can you quickly find another way out?The goal of a fire drill is to make sure you know exactly where (and when) to exit a building in case of an … [Read more...] about Don’t ignore the alarm
March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month:
Where are eye injuries most likely? At work.Even with safety programs and protective equipment, more than 2,000 working people in the U.S. suffer an eye injury every day.Damage to the eyes is usually caused when something unexpected happens. It could be a sudden splash of caustic chemicals or an airborne sliver of metal. Workplace injuries are the leading cause of vision … [Read more...] about March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month:
Easy, heart-healthy sardine avocado toast
The humble tinned sardine has never gotten a fair shake. Tender and a little salty, these tiny members of the herring family typically lack any unpleasant fishy odor or taste, and are packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B-12, calcium and other beneficial minerals. The American Heart Association recommends eating oily fish twice a week, and tinned fish … [Read more...] about Easy, heart-healthy sardine avocado toast
That ominous tingle: Preventing, treating cold sores
If you're one of the 50 to 80 percent of Americans infected with oral herpes, you might be familiar with the warning signs of a cold sore: A tingling sensation, followed by some redness or swelling. Blisters make their appearance not long after that, and then the action really begins. Cold sores are uncomfortable and unsightly, and according to Medscape, they've been … [Read more...] about That ominous tingle: Preventing, treating cold sores