(NAPSI)—Many Americans would agree that it’s past time we change the discussion around guns, gun safety and gun violence. As a trauma surgeon and victim of gun violence, I actively discuss and participate in gun safety conversations with my patients and their families every day. You, too, can become part of the conversation. While there …

(NAPSI)—Keeping your kids on the road to safety when in and around a car can be easier if you take these steps: What You Can Do First, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), you should look for a car with these vehicle safety features: Rear-view cameras Interior trunk release Side-impact air bags …

(NAPSI)—Purchasing a new car is a major financial investment. Keeping it clean can be an easy and inexpensive way to protect its resale and trade-in value. “Many motorists procrastinate when it comes to cleaning their vehicles,” said Rich White, executive director of the nonprofit Car Care Council. “Whether you do it yourself or have it …

(NAPSI)—The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts there may be an above average hurricane season this year. Across the state, many will stock batteries, flashlights and bottles of water, but some may neglect the importance of having a plan in place if a family member gets sick during a natural disaster. “Those in the path …

(NAPSI)—Most people think of learning as something done over a book or, increasingly, a computer, but a number of researchers and educators have come to a different, perhaps surprising conclusion. To be well educated, they say, you have to get out of the classroom. Getting out into nature, scientists believe, can help decrease stress. They …