Posts Archive: Safety Tips

The Halloween candy is almost gone, and the last leaves are falling from the trees-the holiday season is here once again. Unfortunately, along with shorter days and colder temperatures, we are also faced with packed and bustling roadways. Last year, according to ShopperTrak, Black Friday alone topped out at roughly 307 million in retail foot traffic.

Of course…

Winter is right around the corner. With the upcoming holiday parties and get-togethers, you’re sure to have a visitor or two. At Meshbesher & Spence, we hope that everyone – homeowner and guest alike – stays safe during these gatherings and for the duration of the winter.

As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to make sure your property is safely maintained …

Regardless of differences of beliefs and traditions, the one thing just about everyone can agree on during the holidays is food. Nothing else quite brings family and friends together for an evening of merriment than a table filled with finger foods, treats, and goodies. Considering the food sensitivities of your guests ahead of time and adapting your menu accordingly can h…

A couple weeks ago, we covered winter slip and fall prevention and what you, as a homeowner, can do to ensure that your property is safe for your family as well as visitors. But what about your own safety while shoveling the driveway and walkways?

H1N1 is making a comeback this flu season. Originally referred to as swine flu, H1N1 is a form of influenza A virus that was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in 2009. While children, seniors, and those with existing health problems are typically most at risk when it comes to the flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warns that this …

For many of us, winter is a great time to slow down, nestle in, and curl up with a good book and a mug of marshmallow-topped hot chocolate. For others, however, the shorter days, overcast skies and low temperatures can make it seem like spring will never come. Coupled with post-holiday blues, the dead of winter can send some people into a debilitating downward spiral that …

March is Brain Injury Awareness month. To help improve awareness, we’ll be republishing some of our best brain & head injury blog posts.

With football and hockey seasons starting back up, it’s a good time to refresh your memory on how to spot concussions and head injuries in children. Though these sports can increase the chances of your child acquiring a blow …

Ushering in the vacation season, the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates 36.1 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from their home (more than 8 out of 10 by car) during Memorial Day weekend this year – a 1.5% increase over last year due to a particularly harsh winter and modest improvement in the economy. Along with the headache of clogged freeways, …

Minneapolis/St. Paul was deemed the healthiest, fittest city in America earlier this year by the American College of Sports Medicine’s most recent American Fitness Index. More parks per square mile, a high number of bicyclists (second only to Portland, OR) and better access to fresh food via farmer’s markets are factors that set our cities apart from the rest.

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Dealing with a disability can be frustrating and stressful. The inactivity of being contained to a bed or wheelchair leads many to live a sedentary lifestyle, taking a situation from bad to worse, and putting them at risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Furthermore, a lack of movement and blood flow can cause blood clots and…