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Eating Unhealthy Junk Food Can Lead to Brain Injury

New research indicates that after humans maintain a high-fat diet, they begin to show injuries in their brain. By continuously eating that unhealthy junk, the hypothalamus in the brain will show evidence of serious inflammation and structural damage. This is the area of the brain that regulates weight. University of Washington and other institutions believe they found evidence that associates this injury with obesity. The findings of the research suggest that human body weight can … Continue reading

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Driving While Sick Just as Dangerous as DUI

A new study shows that driving while you are sick can be just as dangerous as driving drunk. Two British insurance companies come out with the study claiming that driving with a cold can be equally dangerous as taking four double shots of whiskey. According to the study, drivers who are sick have a slow reaction time, have problems with curves and sudden braking, according to the study. Washington State Patrol trooper Keith Leary said … Continue reading

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How to Prove Texting While Driving in Court of Law

Texting while driving (most recently known as DWT or DWD) is the riskiest form of driver distraction on our roads today. In Washington State, it is illegal to text behind the wheel. It became a primary offense just this year to talk on your phone (without a hands-free device) or text while driving, resulting in a $124 fine. In 2010, a federal law went into effect banning all commercial drivers from using handheld phone or … Continue reading

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