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Falls are unpredictable. As we age, they become potentially more dangerous. A fall can result in a wide range of serious injuries, including back injuries, broken hips or limbs or a traumatic brain injury.
Falls are especially common in the winter, when sidewalks and outdoor surfaces are often covered with a layer of ice and snow.
Let’s take a look at five effective ways to avoid falls:
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We probably all know someone who thinks they are a much better driver than everyone else. They maintain that everyone else on the road is disrespectful, slow and bad at driving. They are the only ones who know how to drive well.
However, these same drivers who admire their own driving capabilities above all others could actually be quite dangerous.
A narcissist is someone who may break the rules and be self-involved. They can have inflated views of themselves and their abilities, and they can lack empathy for others.
According to recent research, drivers who exhibit these narcissistic traits are more likely to be aggressive drivers.
The study evaluated attitudes and behaviors of drivers with certain traits, from selfishness to inflated self-views. Then, in a driving simulation, researchers found that drivers with higher narcissism scores engaged in dangerous, aggressive driving more often.
In fact, three people with especially high narcissism scores got into accidents others avoided.
Researchers suggest that narcissistic people believe their time is more valuable than everyone else’s time. These drivers also were more likely to become aggressive when road conditions or other driver behaviors did not go their way. They became impatient and angry, often making dangerous decisions as a result.
Aggressive driving is reportedly the cause of roughly 50 percent of all traffic accidents in this country. Yet, every day, there are drivers who engage in such behaviors. They may:
These actions put other drivers in danger, and they can cause catastrophic crashes.
If you or someone you know displays narcissistic, aggressive attitudes while driving, it can be wise to think about this study. Knowing that there may be a connection between such attitudes and the risk of crashing could spark changes in driving habits that keep everyone a little safer.
Ohio has a significant Amish population, with nearly 60,000 Amish living throughout the state. The counties with the highest Amish populations include Holmes County and Geauga County.
Since the Amish do not use motor vehicles, they typically travel by horse and buggy. Ohio motorists must accommodate Amish buggies. For example, they should leave a few feet of space when behind a stopped buggy, as the buggy may back up slightly before moving forward. Motorists must also drive with extreme caution on highways that are also used by the Amish.
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Each year millions of MRIs are performed across the U.S. This common procedure helps doctors diagnose health problems and injuries by using powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the body. Continue reading “Did you suffer health problems after an MRI? This could be the reason”
Riding with other people in the car is something many of us do every day, whether the other people in the car are our children, carpoolers, friends or an Uber driver. In fact, it may be more common than ever for people to ride-share or carpool.
Considering how often people ride in the car with others, it can be crucial to understand the risks that passengers can present. Studies show that riding with more than one passenger can double the likelihood of an accident. Knowing this can help drivers and passengers alike adjust their behaviors to stay safer.
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Expectant mothers hope for a smooth delivery and healthy baby. But shockingly, the United States is trailing other developed nations in many areas when it comes to maternal death rates, premature delivery rates, and infant mortality.
A four-year investigation by USA Today found that the United States is the most dangerous place in the developed world to give birth. Every year in the U.S., approximately 700 mothers die and 50,000 are injured during or after giving birth.
A former Columbus doctor is in the news for his horrific acts that have affected dozens of families.
Dr. William Husel started working in the Intensive Care Unit as an anesthesiologist at Mount Carmel West Hospital in 2013. He has been described by employees as well-respected.
Hospitals are supposed to be the places we go to get better. And typically, people exit a care facility feeling better than they did when they walked in.
However, that’s not always the case. Some people suffer serious injuries or illnesses while they are in the hospital. And while this can happen as a result of medical malpractice, it can also happen because hospitals are like any other buildings: potential sites for an accident.
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Driving is probably the most risky thing the average person will do on any given day.
We already know that drivers in Ohio are not among the safest in the country. QuoteWizard, an insurance comparison website, recently released its Best and Worst Drivers By State list, where Ohio came in as the 8th most dangerous state to drive.
Winter presents a host of challenges and risks for Ohio drivers. Visibility can suffer due early nightfall, fogged windows and blowing snow. Roads can be incredibly icy; cars can get stuck or may not start.
With these and other hazards that come with winter driving, it is crucial for motorists to be prepared. Below are some important winter preparedness tips.
