If you know people in Kentucky who smoke pot, they strongly aver that smoking pot is safer than drinking alcohol. They point to the years of research findings that show how heavy alcohol consumption destroys the liver and increases the risk of a number of…
Having just read about a study showing that maintaining an active lifestyle may help keep the brain from deteriorating so quickly, I’m brainstorming ways to multitask. Why not exercise the brain and the body at the same time? Here is what I came up with:…
Donna Kinney fell in her RV. Initially diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder, she was subsequently told that she needed a partial shoulder replacement. Off to the Operating Room During surgery, the surgical nurse placed the oxygen tube incorrectly. Donna received too much oxygen, making her…
Public outcry about serious or fatal crashes caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol led to strict drunk driving laws. Because even small amounts of alcohol cause impaired judgment and slowed reflexes, drivers whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit may…
Most elderly people in Kentucky nursing homes have limited mobility; many are even bedridden. When joints experience little to no movement, they begin to stiffen. Gradually, the hands, feet, legs, or arms begin to pull in toward the body. This condition is known as contractures….
If you are considering buying a new car, you’re probably considering a number of attributes: cost, gas mileage, passenger capacity, and (let’s be honest) style and color. Does a car’s safety rating figure into your equation? According to U.S. News & World Report, 40 new…