HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (KTHV) -- You may think of residential burglary as some that happens to "someone else" -- until it happens to you.

It can happen whether you're at home or away. Hopefully it won't happen to you, but if it does, do you know what to do? The Garland County Sheriff's Department has the following advice in the event your home becomes a statistic.

• Call police if you see anything suspicious.
• Leave immediately if you see your home has been burglarized (the burglar may still be there).
• Do not touch anything until police have secured your home.
• If you wake up and find a burglar in your room, pretend to be asleep until it is safe.
• If you see any strange or suspicious activity, call the appropriate agency immediately!
• Do not hesitate to call.

A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. In preparation for this holiday season, Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services (PBF&ES) would like to offer the following safety tips regarding the picking, placing, and lighting of Christmas trees:

Picking The Tree

• Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.

Placing The Tree

• Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 1-2" from the base of the trunk.

Author: Stephanie Walsh, M.D., Medical Director, Child Wellness, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

The Thanksgiving holiday season is a wonderful time of the year filled with family, friends and of course, food. While the spirit of Thanksgiving is to give thanks for all that we have, the holiday has become increasingly focused on food and eating. There’s no harm in enjoying a meal with your family on Thanksgiving, but it’s important to remember that the purpose of the holiday is not simply to over-eat.

Childhood obesity continues to be a threatening epidemic in Georgia. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is continuing to see cases of obesity at all three of its hospitals. The consequences of obesity on children include health issues that are typically seen only in adults, such as Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, joint problems and high cholesterol.