“No smoking” signs on airplanes will stay on forever for this random reason

"No smoking" signs on airplanes will stay on forever for this random reason

Better late than never. On Oct. 22, the Federal Aviation Administration eliminated the rule that required an off switch for the “no smoking” sign on planes, even though smoking on U.S. flights officially ended decades ago. Before the change, domestic and international flights allowed passengers to smoke while on board, despite the risk of fire, … Read more

Strokes are common – here’s how to prevent most of them

Strokes are common - here's how to prevent most of them

More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year – but up to 80% of these incidents are preventable. The American Stroke Association (ASA) issued updated advice on Monday urging health care workers to control stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar and obesity. An … Read more