Author Archive for Ralph Winn
Hi, my name is Ralph Winn. Thanks for coming and checking out my profile, I hope you like reading my articles! Being a writer means sharing a bit of one's self. My main interests are in the areas of security. I have over 38 years of education and experience in the security industry. Throughout my career, I have developed cost effective security programs for numerous small, medium, large commercial and government properties and for many nationally known corporations. .
LifeTrac – Mobile GPS Medical Alert & Family Response System
Finally a Medical Alert System for people who don’t have land lines or on the move. Your family will have peace of mind knowing they will be alerted if you need help. The traditional stay-at-home Medical Alert System is very limited outside of the home. They may work as far as the mailbox, but do [...]
For a Healthier Family, Eat Together
A common concern among families is the general health and well-being of loved ones; from increases in obesity and other medical concerns to problems faced by children in school and beyond, there are many challenges that family members face that can lead to a lower quality of life. Forming ways to address these challenges is [...]
Approaches to Smoking Cessation
Though smoking has been an enjoyable past time for ages, today’s cigarettes are often laced with potentially harmful additives and may be responsible for contributing to poor health when used in excess. Large numbers of people attempt to quit smoking each year, whether they’re concerned about possible consequences for their health, are finding it difficult [...]
Is Babyproofing Truly Necessary?
Keeping a new addition to the family as safe and secure as possible is a high priority for many parents, and while babyproofing a home is often considered a mandatory part of preparing for a baby, some efforts to protect newborns may end up going overboard. Preying on parents’ desire to keep their young ones [...]
Better Home Security with Insurance
Making a concerted effort to keep a home well-protected against various crimes, accidents, and natural disasters is a wise move for any property owner, but even with the best possible planning, certain unexpected or uncontrollable events can lead to damages. No matter how well a property has been protected by alarm systems, solid construction, specialized [...]
Securely Storing Valuables
The ownership of fine goods can be greatly rewarding and may satisfy any number of preferences for quality or rare items, yet a certain degree of responsibility is typically required in order to truly enjoy valuables. A common target for theft and tampering, high-value items may cause more stress than pleasure if they’re stolen, broken, [...]
Healthier Eating with Homemade Snacks
As a growing number of people in developed countries find themselves unsatisfied with their weight, the search for habits and products that lead to larger waistlines can often feel frenzied. A whole host of items such as certain fats, sugars, carbohydrates, favorite comfort foods, and others are often blamed for leading to obesity and other [...]
Top Tips to Stop Eating Junk Food
Responsible for weaker, heavier bodies, higher rates of heart disease and other medical complications, and a whole host of wellness issues, junk food has taken a serious toll on the lives of those who regularly partake of its fatty fare. One of the worst aspects of junk food is its highly addictive nature. From additives [...]
Is Armed Robbery on the Rise?
Regardless of a small decrease in felony rates in the United States over the last couple of years, bad behavior continue to rise in a number of cities and counties. Unfortunately, solutions to these problems are not forthcoming and when they come, they remain diverse. According to recent studies, it is approximated that there roughly [...]
Choosing a Medical Alert System for the Elderly
Comparing medical alert products can be hard. There are a lot of companies that claim to be offering a better product. For a decision this important it is critical to make sure that you have all of the necessary information. It’s critical when choosing a medical alert system. You should make certain that you are [...]
Helping Seniors Stay Active
While the perks of retirement may make senior years seem inviting to many people, aging can sometimes be a difficult process for older adults. Increased instances of medical complications, lowered energy, and new daily challenges can all lead to health and wellness problems for seniors. A common issue among the elderly is staying active, which [...]
Supporting Active Child Lifestyles
A wide variety of modern professions are contributing to sedentary lifestyles for adults, but issues of low physical activity are also relevant to today’s children. As rates of child obesity rise and kids become increasingly accustomed to modern conveniences designed to lower physical effort, the dangers of inactive child lifestyles are becoming apparent to a [...]
GPS Tracking for High-Risk Adventures
GPS technology has become widely-used by modern consumers for a variety of purposes, many of which pertain to navigation. Once largely restricted to military use, GPS systems have been harnessed for a large number of practical applications, and the development of new and potentially useful devices capable of taking advantage of this technology continues to [...]
Are Superfoods Health Essentials?
People who pay close attention to news and gossip regarding human health and well-being are likely to be familiar with the term “superfood,” which tends to become a major topic of media coverage and public conversation every now and then. Superfoods are sometimes hailed as holding almost magical properties capable of super-charging health, assisting [...]
The Importance of Health Screenings
Though doctors play an important role in the lives of modern people, some patients only interact with medical professionals once they’ve become injured or have noticed that something seems physically wrong. Doctors are often able to facilitate powerful treatments that can address a wide variety of ailments, but they are also highly valuable for their [...]