Shaw Family Chiropractic

You can always tell if the guy ahead of you is trying to text and drive at the same time, right?  They’re either driving 20 miles below the speed limit or swerving all over the place.

A Facebook friend sent me this picture and I found a government agency report (below) to match it.  Keep your eyes open and watch out for these people! – Dr. Rob

FCC Consumer Advisory

The popularity of mobile devices has had some unintended and even dangerous consequences. We now know that mobile communications is linked to a significant increase in distracted driving, resulting in injury and loss of life. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in 2008 that driver distraction was the cause of 16 percent of all fatal crashes — 5,800 people killed — and 21 percent of crashes resulting in an injury — 515,000 people wounded. According to AAA, nearly 50 percent of teens admit to texting while driving.  Full Report & Helpful Tips Here

ATLANTA – For the first time, abuse of painkillers and other medication is sending as many people to the emergency room as the use of illegal drugs.

In 2008, ERs saw an estimated 1 million visits from people abusing prescription or over-the-counter medicines — mostly painkillers and sedatives. That was about the same number of visits from those overdosing on heroin, cocaine and other illegal drugs, according to a government report released Thursday. More

(Reuters Life!) – People who eat brown rice or other whole grains seem to have a lower risk of developing diabetes than those who eat white rice, according to a U.S. study.

A team of researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital analyzed about 200,000 adults followed for up to 22 years and found eating more refined white rice was associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. More