Football is back in season and the concussion/traumatic brain injury crisis still remains a growing concern for the NFL, its lawyers and players. An article from the Globe and Mail reveals that according to an actuarial study, 1 in 4 football players will end up with some form of “brain problems” in their lifetime, which […]
Insurance companies are always in competition with each other when it comes to offering the best rates. In recent times, insurance companies like Desjardins and The Co-operators have been offering usage based insurance programs to help drivers reduce their insurance premiums. The idea is that the insurance company is in essence, sent data about how
Whether continuing education and working part-time, or working full-time, enthusiasm sometimes overrides focus on performing tasks with long-term health and safety in mind. Society encourages the “do-er” and people are told they have to pay their dues to earn their way in the job culture. The reality of today’s economy, many companies in various industries
Every day in urban centres, you see them… Those people who drive like they got their licence from a bubble-gum machine. You don’t know whether to laugh or cry. It’s stressful, even if the rest of your day isn’t necessarily. The drive to and from anywhere these days is fraught with dangers. People cutting in
You’re dying to go next door to see your neighbour’s renovation. They’ve been at it for months. Inside, outside, from open concepts to new “grotto” patios. But, you’re not exactly friends. Every time you ask “How’s it going?” They give you the same, flaccid reply, “Well, it’s still going. We’re getting there, slowly.” Finally, you
One of the most common injuries after a car accident is whiplash. The severity of the degree of whiplash depends on the nature of the accident, and the mechanism of how the injury happened. Recovery time depends on the individual and on the severity of the injury. Researchers at the University of British Columbia are
UBC Researchers Developing “Smart Seat” to Reduce Whiplash Injuries Read Post »
There is no “cure all” for TBIs but doctors and researchers conduct many studies in the hopes of finding successful treatments for TBIs.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and local police forces typically set up campaigns around long weekends to catch impaired and distracted drivers, hoping this will be a deterrent for dangerous behaviour.
Increased Fines and Demerit Points for Distracted Driving On The Way Read Post »
At Nottingham Trent University in the UK, researchers are involved in a study in collaboration with a semiconductor company, Plessey Semiconductors to study the effectiveness and feasibility of an electrocardiogram (ECG) system embedded in the driver’s seat of cars, with unique sensors that can sense when drivers are starting to fall asleep at the wheel.
New Technology Invented to Prevent Drivers from Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel Read Post »
Distracted driving remains a concern for Ontario’s government and police forces. Prior to the June 12, 2014, a bill had been introduced into parliament that concerned stricter penalties for distracted driving. As a result of the election, the bill was not passed and has yet to become legislation (law). Now that parliament is back in
