Family Safety & Health magazine by the National Safety Council

For kids and teens, less sleep may mean higher blood pressure

July 9, 2024

Late bedtimes and inadequate sleep may increase a young person’s risk of developing high blood pressure, results of a recent study show.

Prediabetes: What causes it?

July 6, 2024

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Prediabetes occurs when someone’s blood sugar levels (known as glucose) are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes.

Having a stressful moment at home? Do this quick thing

July 3, 2024

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Looking for a simple way to calm anxiety or defuse stress? Step outside your home for a few minutes, researchers say.

The most common summer pest? The mosquito. A dozen of the more than 200 types found in the United States and its territories can spread viruses such as West Nile, Zika and chikungunya to people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.