Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of progressive lung diseases—including bronchitis and emphysema—that obstruct airflow. It is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Most often, the disease is caused by smoking and followed by industrial pollutants, air pollution, recurrent...
According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America today. Identity thieves use countless avenues to access personal information, so staying ahead of them takes a commitment to security. Because we handle sensitive customer information, SAVA Insurance...
Although flu season traditionally peaks in winter, it can start as early as October and can put employees out of work for an extended period of time. The flu is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by the influenza virus—with symptoms including fever,...
October is National Crime Prevention Month, so it’s a great time to think about securing your business against thieves and other forms of crime. At any given moment, your business could be exposed to crime through your customers, cyber criminals or even your own employees. As...
The month of October is when the weather becomes cooler, it gets dark earlier, the leaves start falling and deer are out. We do see an increase in claims this time of year, please read the driving safety tips below to help you drive safely. ...
The sitting position is not really all that bad for you. It can give other parts of your body, such as your legs, feet and back, a much-needed rest. What is bad for you is sitting all day. If you have a full-time job or lifestyle...
Domestic violence is a traumatic, sometimes life-altering experience—one that can be difficult to fully understand unless you’ve lived through it personally. Those that are dealing with or have survived domestic abuse can be in a fragile state and it is sometimes difficult for outsiders to...
Bullying has been around for ages, and has long been associated with the image of a kid who pushes other kids around at school and steals their lunch money. However, there’s a new type of bullying that may be even more damaging: cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is...
How many times have you left a meeting and seriously questioned what, if anything, was accomplished? People lose a lot of precious time—both on the job, and even in their personal lives—due to unproductive meetings. But, while some argue that we should do away with meetings...
Making a new password can be one of the most frustrating things you can do online—every website has different rules about length and complexity, and you have to add your password to an ever-growing list in your memory. However, knowing the details of what goes...