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Common Injuries Around The Holidays and How To Prevent Them

#AskKevinButler Everyone looks forward to the holiday season for its festivities and good cheer. Keeping family and friends safe should be high on the holiday wish list as people hurry about to complete last minute shopping and preparations. The holidays bring with them a higher risk of injury in the home and on the road, so taking a few precautions could help make for a healthier and safer holiday this year. Injuries from falls dampen holiday cheer Brightly-colored and twinkling lights give a home the look of the holidays, but falls account for 40 percent of serious injuries, including: Spinal injuries Head ... Read more

Fire Safety During The Holidays

#AskDanielDiamond Christmas trees, candles and preparing holiday meals for the entire family to enjoy are only a few of the things people associate with the holiday season in Canada. As joyous and festive as these symbols might be, they also represent three of the leading causes of holiday fires in the home. There are a few precautions you can take to keep you and your family safe from the risk of fire. Make certain smoke and carbon monoxide detectors work If the smoke alarms in your home are more than 10 years old, treat yourself to an early holiday present by purchasing new ones ... Read more