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Bike riding is a healthy choice for the body and for the earth’s ecosystem. It’s also a wonderful way to appreciate the outdoors. But the unenclosed format of a bicycle leaves no protection for cyclists in an accident, especially in a traffic collision with a 4,000-pound vehicle. While wearing a bike helmet can help...

Accidents happen every day and can occur anywhere, but a significant portion of annual accidents occur at intersections, both in busy urban areas with signal lights and on dark country crossroads with stop signs. Why are intersections especially dangerous to motorists? Over 10,600 fatalities occurred at intersections in 2020 alone, and traffic has only...

There’s nothing like a bike ride in the open air for exercise, for taking the scenic outdoor views, and as an eco-friendly choice for transportation within your community. But the same unenclosed format and 2-wheeled design that makes a bike ride so exhilarating also leave cyclists vulnerable to serious injuries in an accident, especially...

Only a few decades ago, distracted driving meant fiddling with a radio dial or eating a hamburger while driving. While those distractions also pose danger, instances of accidents from distracted driving have skyrocketed in the era of smartphones. Distracted driving caused 3,142 fatalities in traffic accidents in 2020. When something other than driving takes...

Walking to destinations within the community is a positive choice for our own health and the health of the environment. No one expects to be injured while out walking to run errands, walk a dog, or just enjoy the fresh air and exercise. Sadly, 10.7% of accident fatalities in Utah involve pedestrians. When a...

The years take a toll on the human body as our cells lose the ability to regenerate effectively. Not only is this decline shown in the lines on the face but also in the pain and stiffness of bones and joints. One of the most prominent places this stiffness reveals itself is in the...