#AskSimonDiamond Children always seem to be doing something. Whether riding a bicycle or playing an organized sport, the activities children participate in putting them at risk of suffering a concussion due to an injury to the head. The Government of Canada reports that 64 percent of hospital emergency department visits by children between 10 and 18 years of age are related to sports or other physical activities, and doctors determined that 39 percent of those children were diagnosed with concussions and another 24 percent were suspected of having concussions. Given those statistics, here is what every parent needs to know about their ...
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#AskSimonDiamond Snowmobiles are a popular form of winter recreation for individuals and families throughout Ontario. They are also a necessity in remote regions where heavy snows make other forms of transportation impractical, particular in an emergency. The popularity of snowmobiles comes at a price when people fail to operate them safely. Media outlets reported a sharp increase in deaths attributed to snowmobile accidents. Here are some snowmobile safety tips you can use to avoid accidents and injuries this winter. Obey licence and registration requirements You must be at least 12 years of age to legally operate a snowmobile and possess one of ...
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#AskHeikkiCoxKikkajoon Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities draw millions of people to the slopes throughout Ontario. A day on the slopes with friends can quickly turn to tragedy. Serious injuries and fatalities associated with downhill skiing and snowboarding have increased as the number of people participating in these popular winter activities has increased. Researchers have found that many of the injuries and fatalities are preventable if people would practise safety on the slopes. Common injuries on the slopes A fall or an arm or leg bending at an awkward angle can cause broken bones and sprains that end a day ...
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#AskStevenWilder In a recent press release from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), UCLA scientists announce they have found a link between head injuries and an increased risk of developing neurological and psychiatric disorders. This important discovery could help researchers identify new ways to fight disease. Researchers identified what they termed as “master genes” that are responsible for controlling hundreds of other genes. The genes controlled by these master genes are linked to several diseases and disorders including: Autism Schizophrenia Post-traumatic stress disorder Depression Alzheimer’s disease Stroke Parkinson’s disease Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder The UCLA biologists discovered that when a person ...
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