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Research Shows Elevated Crash Risk in States with Legal Recreational Marijuana
Believe it or not, five states (plus Washington, D.C.) have legalized the possession of marijuana for recreational use, and another 38 states provide at least minimal access for medical purposes. New York’s Hudson Valley has recently acquired its own medical marijuana industry. Despite the increasingly widespread availability of the drug, relatively little research has… Read More »
Study Finds that, for Kids, Shared Parenting More Important than Conflict-Free Parenting
For parents who struggled to avoid fighting in front of their children while married, the thought of having to spend years interacting on a regular basis while sharing custody can sound draining. Not only do these parents want to save themselves from future conflict; they want to save their children from being in the… Read More »
Stripping a Second Mortgage in Bankruptcy
If you’re a homeowner facing mounting consumer debt, you may be hesitant to file for bankruptcy out of fear that it would mean you’d lose your home. Bankruptcy can, in fact, be an excellent tool for helping you keep your house, especially if you’ve taken out a second or third mortgage and are struggling… Read More »
Errors in High-Alert Medication Administration
In the fast-paced environment of a hospital, where care of a patient may be handed off repeatedly and most patients are on some type of medication, it’s easy to make mistakes when administering a patient’s drugs. Nevertheless, it is critical that doctors and nurses observe best practices in patient handoff, communication, and verification when… Read More »
Many Nurses Don’t Understand Risks to Maternal Health Post-Childbirth, Study Finds
Childbirth places a massive amount of demands on the mother’s body. Even after a healthy birth experience, a mother needs expert care to heal properly. Should complications arise, a mother needs to be able to trust that her medical care during and after the birth is provided by knowledgeable and experienced medical professionals. According… Read More »
Delaying Creation of Your Will Increases the Likelihood that It Will Be Challenged
Few people relish the thought of sitting down with an attorney and talking through what will happen to their dearest possessions and savings when they die. It might feel morbid, but if you wish to make life easier for your loved ones when you pass on, creating a will is of critical importance—even if… Read More »
When Is the Right Time to Update Your Child’s Car Seat?
The roads can be a treacherous place for full-grown adults who are involved in a car accident, and they can be even more dangerous for small children or infants in the car at the time of a crash. Finding and correctly installing the best child car safety devices is of critical importance. Not only… Read More »
What Might You Include in Your New York Prenuptial Agreement?
Before getting married, more and more New York couples are opting to create prenuptial agreements. These agreements can simplify the process of getting a divorce in the event a marital dissolution becomes necessary. Prenups allow couples to avoid expensive, drawn-out trials by making fair and reasonable decisions about how to divide property in advance… Read More »
Lane Departure Warnings Proven to Be Effective in Reducing Accidents
If you drive a late-model car, you may hear a beep or ding, or feel a vibration in the steering wheel, before you change lanes on a busy road. If you’re like many drivers of a late-model car, you’ve found this feature irritating and attempted to disable it. As annoying as it may be,… Read More »
Recognize Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
The average age of the American population is rapidly rising, as are the rates of elder abuse. If you have an elderly parent or relative, it’s important to understand the threat posed by elder abuse, as well as what signs to look out for to determine if your loved one has been a victim…. Read More »