Halloween should always be a fun holiday filled with free candy, interesting costumes and amazing memories. However, Halloween can come with risks to safety, and parents should be aware of tips for keeping their trick-or-treaters safe. There are numerous stories about razorblades and needles being hidden in Halloween candy, but these are simply urban legends.… read more
Motorcycle maintenance and ensuring all parts are in working order is a very important part of staying safe while riding. Mechanical failures can kill us riders, and maintenance can help avoid catastrophic motorcycle accidents. Motorcycles have many parts that should be checked regularly. Always have the manual to your motorcycle when creating a maintenance checklist,… read more
For the millions of Americans who have traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), the difficulty of living with disabilities no one else can see is daunting and discouraging. TBIs are often called “invisible injuries” for this very reason. Many people with moderate to severe TBIs can suffer from symptoms for years, having difficulties with speech, memory and… read more
Motorcycles have less protection than passenger vehicles, so it is important to add as many layers to personal safety as possible while riding. Anti-lock brakes can provide riders with an extra layer of protection by allowing motorcycles to come to a safe stop. Without anti-lock brakes, riders may lose control while coming to an abrupt… read more
Researchers affiliated with the University of California Los Angeles have discovered diets rich in high-fructose corn syrup can delay recovery from brain injuries. To gather evidence for their study, researchers took two groups of rats, one with a fructose diet and another without, and simulated head trauma. Researchers then had the rats traverse through a… read more
New technologies could save the lives of riders by offering extra protection, improving visibility and reducing the odds of collisions. Lack of visibility has always been a safety hazard for riders, and one that causes hundreds of deaths every year. In fact, lack of visibility is one of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents. Fortunately,… read more
Concussions are not the only danger to high school athletes. Abdominal injuries can be even more dangerous and unexpected. To avoid concussions, football players are now going lower to tackle each other, leading to bruised kidneys and organs. In an article published in USA Today, a family retold the tragic story of how their son… read more
Many riders who have survived motorcycle accidents and lived to tell about it might harbor a reluctance to ride again. Having a loss of self-confidence after going through a traumatic event is common. However, there are ways motorcycle accident survivors can overcome apprehension and get back out on the road. Take baby steps before riding… read more
Electronic cigarettes have become very popular in recent years: an estimated 2.5 million Americans have taken up vaping. The pocket-sized devices use flavored juice to produce vapor instead of smoke. Although electronic cigarettes have been declared safer than tobacco products, they use lithium-ion batteries that, according to recent reports, can explode unexpectedly. A Chicago man… read more
Rapper Fetty Wap was recently injured during a motorcycle accident after colliding with another vehicle. The 25-year-old rap artist was rushed to the hospital with a severe leg injury. Media reports show the rapper shaken and bruised, but happy to be alive. What We Can Learn from Fetty Wap’s Motorcycle Accident Fetty Wap’s motorcycle accident… read more
