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October 10 is World Mental Health Day

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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No matter where you go on planet Earth — from Charlotte to Cherbourg or from Cape Town to Caracas, October 10th will be World Mental Health Day. Regardless of geography, the objective of the day’s observation will be raising awareness of mental illness and the ways in which people can…

Flying high over North Carolina highway crashes

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Drones can be used to take spectacular aerial video of your vacation spot, wedding or family reunion. The miniature copters have a wide variety of uses in warfare, as flying “scarecrows” used to chase birds from crops, for surveillance of cheating spouses (and others) and much more. Now North Carolina…

Spinal cord injuries: A quick primer on a devastating injury

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Many things can lead to a spinal cord injury. Regardless of how the injury occurs, the results can be devastating. It is imperative for all victims, as well as their loved ones, to know some of the basics of this type of injury. Not all spinal cord injuries are the…

Shifts in teen behavior could reduce drunk driving crashes

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Since the dawn of time, older people have bemoaned younger generations. They’re irresponsible and reckless, the older folks will complain, and simply not up to the standards set by their elders. That time-honored tradition might not be passed on if results from a new study are accurate. The research published…

Life without paid sick leave has added stress

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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As you probably know, North Carolina law does not require employers to grant to their employees paid sick leave. A recent study published in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry shows that workers who do not get receive paid sick leave experience significant stress worrying that if they get sick, they…