Intense summer storms have plagued the DC area over recent weeks. High winds, saturating rain, and lightning all represent unique threats to the well-being of people and their communities. The damage wrought by these storms is plainly visible after they’ve passed. In a recent blog post we discussed the threats posed by driving in heavy…
Read MoreTraumatic brain injuries rank among the most common causes of death and disability in adults. But the designation of traumatic brain injury (or TBI) is an umbrella term that covers a vast variety of injuries. TBI’s can range from bumps on the head to cracks and penetrative injuries to the skull and brain. Their effects…
Read MoreSocial media has changed the fabric of our lives in ways we never could have predicted even a decade ago. Millions live large portions of their professional and personal lives on their preferred social media platform. The constant shifting and trend chasing of social media discourse generates new social mores and subcultures every day. But…
Read MoreThe Fourth of July is an occasion generally marked by families and community togetherness. It’s a day devoted to recognition of our shared American values. But there is perhaps no greater mark of the Independence Day holiday than fireworks. The bright colors, deafening noises, and intricate patterns created by these munitions draw the attentions of…
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