Most people are familiar with or have heard of concussions, the most common type of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Concussions occur when a sudden impact or movement change causes trauma to the brain. But there are other types of brain injuries besides concussions that can long-term consequences including a Contusion, Coup-Contrecoup, Diffuse Axonal, and Penetrating […]
Smaller Sized Airline Seats Could be Putting Our Safety at Risk
If you’ve been traveling by air in the past decade, you’ve probably noticed that the airplane seats have gotten smaller and smaller – an obvious consequence of airlines trying to maximize cargo space to handle more passengers on each flight. This seem incongruous given the fact that most Americans have gotten larger during this same […]
Emerging Research on Mental Fatigue After TBI
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are often called invisible wounds, and with good reason. Emerging research is continuing to show the harmful long-term symptoms associated with TBI. While many people who haven’t experienced it may brush it off, mental fatigue is one of the most difficult symptoms to deal with after a TBI. A recent article […]
4 Most Common Deadly Hazards After a Storm
If you live an area that faces severe weather and hurricanes, you’ve probably taken steps to prepare for the worst. Perhaps you have stockpiles of food and water and a portable generator. These supplies can help you to ride out a bad storm, particularly if you experience power outages or water shortages. But what you […]
How to Use Portable Generators Safely
With the recent hurricanes pummeling the United States in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico, large numbers of areas have been left without power. Many families turn to using a portable generator for electricity in order to stay safe and alive while waiting for electricity to be restored. While generators can often provide lifesaving electricity, they […]
