Tag: safety

Tiny Vehicles, Big Risks: A Close Call Calls for Common Sense

Tiny Vehicles, Big Risks: A Close Call Calls for Common Sense

A near miss with a young boy on a motorized scooter prompts a doctor to research micromobility devices. There has been a significant increase in injuries related to these devices, particularly among children. However, simple common-sense safety measures could help prevent injuries on these or any wheeled device.

Is It Safe to Walk Your Dog When It’s Really Really Cold Out?

Is It Safe to Walk Your Dog When It’s Really Really Cold Out?

So I took my dog for a pre-dawn walk in zero-degree weather, and I wasn’t well-prepared. Large swathes of the country were experiencing unusual cold. Headlines detailed the deaths due to the ice and elements, including deaths from hypothermia. Here in New England, it was