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Health Risks of Binge Drinking and Alcoholism

Though significant strides have been made in the area of alcohol education and in reducing the number of drunken drivers on the road, many people still do not realize that alcohol is responsible for the deaths of 2.5 million people worldwide each year. Internationally, nearly 4% of all deaths are alcohol related. More than half [...]

Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning When Boating

You may know that carbon monoxide (CO) exposure can cause nausea, headaches, dizziness, loss of mobility, and unconsciousness. In fact, carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the US. So serious is this problem that many of us have even equipped our homes with carbon monoxide detectors in an effort [...]

Boating Safety 101: Tips to Help You Avoid Liability

Proudly bearing the moniker, Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota is teeming with waterways, so its no surprise that boating is the second most favored outdoor activity in our state. (Walking is number 1.) With so many boaters looking forward to enjoying the upcoming season, its a good time to go over boating safety to help [...]