Bicycling can be a great way to exercise, commute, or explore. Unfortunately, it can also be quite dangerous. That’s why it’s important to understand the rules of the road for cyclists and to exercise proper safety precautions by wearing a helmet as well as easily visible or reflective clothing. According to the National Safety Council, […]
Is Your Home Playground Equipment Safe?
When’s the last time you took a few moments to inspect your home playground equipment and the surrounding area? According to the National Program for Playground Safety, while the vast majority of playground injuries occur in public spaces such as parks and schools, nearly twenty percent occur on home playground equipment. Most playground injuries happen […]
Stroke: Warning Signs, Prevention, and What You Need to Know
May is American Stroke Month, so it’s a good time to review prevention tips as well as the warning signs of a stroke. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability. Each year nearly as many Americans have a stroke as have a heart attack, and more than 133,000 […]
Prevent Heatstroke in Vehicles
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 701 children have been fatally injured due to heatstroke in the past 19 years after being left in a hot vehicle. While it’s easy to chalk these deaths up to negligent parents making their kids wait outside in a hot car while they run errands, many of […]
Bike Safety: Finding the Right Helmet
Bicycle helmets can prevent head injuries and save lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 1,000 people die from bicycle crash injuries each year while nearly 550,000 individuals are treated in emergency rooms for injuries that occurred while riding bikes. Head injuries are the cause of 62% of fatalities related to bicycling injuries. […]
