Use un Casco: Helmet Safety in Spanish

Helmet Safety: Protect Your Head

This flyer comes from Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.  Wearing a helmet is so important when riding--bicycle, skateboard, skating scooter.  Brain injury can lead to death, but also permanent disability.  This flyer also addresses the proper wearing of the helmet.  I didn't realize what the difference in helmets meant, or how to wear the helmet correctly.  ALso tossing the helmet after four years, or earlier if it has been in a crash, and no used helmets. 

Calorie Busters

This little article is from the magazine Health.Com.  I like most of these little ideas.  However a couple really jump out at me.  Taking the stairs is easy, but also hard in its own way.  However it is a good idea for burning calories fast.  I like doing chores.  A half hour of chores can burn 120 calories.  A good suggestion is doing cardio while waiting for things in the kitchen, such as the microwave or toast or cooking.  Taking t.v. binges are smarter if you exercise 15 minutes before.  I also like active dates, but don't have a regular partner for exercise. 

Safety in a Construction Area

There has been construction going on at the hospital for many years.  It seems construction will be with us for the next several years as well.  The hospital is being taken down, and rebuilt one section at a time.  Came across this interesting poster of safety clothing for construction workers.