Those buying a first home often do so to put down their roots, to get something a bit more permanent, and to stop paying rent. However, the statistics show that people move every 5-7 years. Plus, you likely know someone who has lived in their home for decades. For...
Broken ribs are common in car crashes because of how the seat belt crosses the chest. It's possible to have bruised or broken ribs as a result of the impact.The ribs have an important job in the body. They protect your chest cavity, lungs and heart. When too much...
For decades, driving instructors told their students to hold the wheel at "10 and 2," meaning the positions where 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock would be if the wheel was actually the face of that clock. The idea was simply to get drivers to keep both hands on the wheel,...
The risk of riding a motorcycle appears to just be getting worse from year to year. While fatality rates in most motor vehicles have seen increases and decreases -- dropping from 2006 to 2012, for example, before rising again -- there has been a slow but steady rise...
For the elderly, driving has really become a way of life. It has grown in popularity over the past few decades, and there are more elderly drivers on the road than ever. Recent statistics from the CDC show that there were 44 million drivers in 2017 who were at least...
There are two main ways to look at net worth in America. The first is by looking at the average for every household, and the second is by looking at the median. These may seem similar, but they yield vastly different results.If you consider the average, it clocks in...
People already live to 100 years old. It is not the norm, with the life expectancy in the United States still under 80, but that changes a little bit every single year. In time, experts believe that 100 will become the average.They think this for a few reasons. First...
There is never an excuse for a driver to get behind the wheel without being adequately rested. Drowsy driving crashes are always preventable if the person would just avoid operating a vehicle if they are showing any signs of fatigue. Unfortunately, people drive while...
People often choose open-face motorcycle helmets because they like the look and the style. They have a more retro appeal. They also offer a wide range of vision, which many riders like. They may even claim it keeps them safe by helping them avoid accidents.That said,...
A police officer in Phoenix recently got involved in a serious crash that left their SUV sitting on its roof in the middle of the street. Emergency crews took the officer to the hospital for treatment, though their exact condition was not reported. The crash happened...