Protect yourself from pool and trampoline dangers       This summer thousands of Americans will go outdoors to enjoy some backyard fun in the sun.Unfortunately for many of them, it will end in hospital visits, property damage and insurance claims. Insurance experts Cindy Woodford and Jon Farris of QBE Regional Insurance say two major culprits are tram... More ... Tips for carefully monitoring senior driving       Driver safety is an important issue for seniors.Do you know an older driver who is experiencing trouble on the road? It is important to carefully monitor the situation.Here are some tips to help you determine whether you should take steps to encourage the senior to stop driving. More ... Vassar Eye Center greets popular actor/ playwrights Billy Van Zandt, Jane Milmore       TheVassar Eye Center at Bayshore Community Hospital,which since 1995 has prided itself on helping people with low vision issues gain access to a wide array of resources and technologies,had a recent visit from stars of stage and screen BillyVan Zandt and Jane Milmore. More ... The importance of staying hydrated at work and in life       At your job,you are always looking for ways to perform better and more efficiently while you work. But did you know there are some people who may not be performing at their best because they are mildly dehydrated? For these people to avoid dehydration it can be as simple as knowing their proper hy... More ... Top 10 strategies for dining out By Joe Stein       When uttered with a smile, certain phrases have the ability to simultaneously strike fear or bring joy depending upon the listener's state of mind."I'm pregnant." "We have tickets to the opera.""It's the police." And…"We're going out to dinner. More ... Tips to help combat computer-induced eye strain       In a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota, high school kids were found to have drastically increased the amount of time they spent using a computer each week.High school boys spent over 15 hours a week using a computer in 2004, up from nearly 10.5 hours a week in 19... More ... Insomnia is an all too common foe       When it comes to sleep,most people would say they simply don't get enough. For some, work and family responsibilities are simply too demanding and time-consuming for them to get their eight hours of rest each night. For others, the problem could be more complicated. More ... Low back pain: Could your feet or hips be at fault? By Dr. Joseph Cilea       The body is an interconnected whole and needs to be looked at as such in order to get at the root of a spinal problem. We are all familiar with low back trauma,bending and stooping in awkward positions to lift something from a trunk,or the slip and fall on ice. In these examples, it's easy to see ... More ... Food forward: Phyto-what?       Last year consumers filled their carts with teas, juices, chocolates and cosmetics that touted the utopian health benefits of antioxidants - the nutrition buzzword of 2007. This year foodies and health nuts looking for the next big thing are clamoring to get their phytonutrients. More ...