Door Security: 5 Cheap Ways to Secure a Door There are many reasons to seek door security. Whether you're at home or in a hotel, you may wish to secure a door for peace of mind. Perhaps a pricey security system isn't in the budget, or you're a renter not yet in your forever home and unable to install cameras, etc. Spring break is upon us, heralding the busy travel season. You might have someone in the home that likes to open and close doors, is beckoned by the outdoors, and may be unaware of the potential dangers of wandering outside. Safety should be a priority wherever you find yourself. Let's look at 5 cheap ways to secure a door. Warning: there may be times when entry is desired, such as in the case of an emergency. Added security measures such as these could thwart such efforts and affect timely intervention. **This post contains affiliate links. I earn small commissions from clicks and qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your...
Content warning: mentions cancer and death If I had a dollar for every time a patient came into my office and said they “want to be checked for cancer,” well…I probably wouldn’t be writing this blog post! There is no single universal test for cancer, but common things happen commonly. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths when men and women are combined ( cancer.org ). Screening for colorectal cancer should be on your list to be “checked for cancer.” For those at average risk, screening for colorectal cancer should begin at age 45 ( cdc.gov ). If you want to know more about colorectal cancer incidence, risk factors and screening methods, then check out last week's blog post here . I am at increased risk for colorectal cancer, because my father died from complications of colon cancer when he was only 45. So though I’m only in my thirties, I’ve already had my first screening colonoscopy, which is the gold standard screening method for individuals a...