Here’s a dirty little secret about safety: People know they should wear helmets when riding bikes, skiing or snowboarding—but many ignore warnings and don’t don helmets. Yet they’re aware of known and suspected consequences of head trauma, especially for older adults. Head injuries are a serious matter and there is growing awareness of this menace… Continue reading Why Older Adults Must Wear Helmets: Head Injuries Are Serious Trouble
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Safety First for Your Grandchildren’s Holiday Gifts
The injury rate for children has increased nearly 40 percent from 1990 through 2011. Foot-powered scooters are a leading cause, according to a a first-of-its-kind study done by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital I Columbus, Ohio. ‘Tis the season for toys. Children are writing lists full of… Continue reading Safety First for Your Grandchildren’s Holiday Gifts