Research has shown that a driver texting while behind the wheel is as dangerous as a drunk driver. In fact, drivers who send texts while driving are 23 times more likely to be involved in an accident than those who don’t.  Yet, for whatever reason, texting while driving is still deemed acceptable by many drivers […]

The more you chew, the less you eat, according to new research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study involved 30 men–16 skinny, 14 obese–who were videotaped while eating a meal. The researchers guessed that the skinnier subjects would chew each bite more thoroughly than the heavier subjects. It turns out they […]

Last week, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released a top-10 list of the most frequently stolen vehicles in the United States. For 2010, the most frequently stolen vehicles are as follows: 1994 Honda Accord 1995 Honda Civic 1991 Toyota Camry 1999 Chevrolet Pickup 1997 Ford F150 Series 2004 Dodge Ram 2000 Dodge Caravan 1994 […]

Americans are addicted to painkillers. In fact, more than 20 million Americans take NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) on a daily basis. But how dangerous are these drugs? An editorial recently published on PeoplesPharmacy.com explored the potentially fatal effects of NSAID painkillers.  The article references studies which suggest that the use of NSAIDs can: Increase the […]

Beginning next year, patients will no longer have co-payments or deductibles when receiving contraceptive and other preventive health services.  The Institute of Medicine recently recommended insurers cover 100 percent of costs for certain preventive services for women. This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services signed those recommendations into law.  Other than birth […]

In an effort to offer healthier meals to children, McDonalds plans to decrease the portion of French fries and include a fruit or vegetable serving in each of its Happy Meals.  The company, which has been under pressure from health advocacy groups to offer healthier food to children, rolled out a list of changes on […]

Our news page for June 2011 over on the main Home approved web site features the nifty ‘Smartbox’ from Co-op Insurance Car.  This concept from Co-Op has the objective of reducing motor premiums for young drivers who are tired of receiving outlandish quotes for new policies. These drivers quite rightly argue that they are safe […]

TWO CARS – ONE POLICY? Good idea or bad idea, the debate rumbles on. Here we focus on the policy Admiral Multicar insurance.  If you have more than one car in your household then Admiral claim to be able to save you money on you premiums by covering both vehicles under one policy.  Not only […]

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