Showing posts with label accident. Show all posts
Showing posts with label accident. Show all posts

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Accident, injury and disability made this athlete a hero

Mike Fritschner is a special guy. It was inspiring to hear how he turned injury, and the tragic accident that left him disabled, into a blessing. Watch this video to learn how this athlete became a hero:



I especially love how Mike describes all the "new friends" he has made along his journey! What a great attitude!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Prevent Accidental Injury or Disease that can kill, with tips from Dr. G

Longevity and good health: some fatal diseases may be avoided by taking simple measures. Celebrity Medical Examiner Dr. Jan Garavaglia ("Dr. G"), author of her new book "How Not to Die", describes how you can avoid dying suddenly or unexpectedly, and to prolong your life.



Turning the car off can avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Idling also pollutes the air, which can cause serious respiratory problems, air pollution, and global warming.
Got problems but taking a vacation anyway? Get checked out completely by your doctor before you head out of town or take that time off.
(Or...just avoid Christmas)