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Missing people are in the news everyday. Camping or vacationing in a wilderness area offers some incredible advantages to hikers and lovers of nature. Unfortunately, in terrain such as this, it's...

Oftentimes, a seemingly innocent person could be stalking you for whatever reason. Most likely, they are infatuated with you and feel compelled to pursue you and win your affections. This could be...

Universal design may be a new term for you but how many of us can honestly say we have not had a family member or friend that needed to use a wheelchair or walker? Not many. We just do not think...

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), "every year an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of physical, psychological, or other forms of abuse and neglect."...

Created in 1997 as a project for an Alaska Middle School, the Health Triangle has served as a graph that measures an individual's physical, mental and social health. The creators used an...

An intuitive person is defined as someone who knows or perceives by intuition, which Merriam-Webster's defines as "quick or ready insight, immediate comprehension." Many people claim to have...

Children are being preyed upon more than ever in today's world. The statistics of missing or murdered children are staggering. Safety education must go far beyond the "don't talk to strangers"...

Sexually transmitted diseases and infections are bacterial and viral disorders that are transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact. Every year, over 15 million cases of STDs and...

It is very important that the unfortunate among us who either were born with disabilities or got them along the way, to receive the proper care from society in a communal situation, like a home....

With the graying of America, elder abuse is fast becoming more of a public health issue. The number of cases in this country is on the rise. Not always easy to detect, elder abuse involves not...

When you know what to do about a terrifying situation before it happens, it can lessen the terror a little bit. It also makes it much easier to get to the people and places you need to to get help...

The mosh pit is an invention of the modern music scene in which concert-goers thrash around violently, pushing and shoving, all in an outpouring of emotion and energy to the tune of their favorite...

Some people become violent over very small issues. We know often these are triggers from childhood, or because of substance abuse issues. What should you do when someone in your presence becomes...

A Good Samaritan is a person who has compassion and voluntarily helps other people who are in need. The term "Good Samaritan" originated from a parable told by Jesus which appears in the New...