What are the “100 Deadliest Days”? The “100 Deadliest Days” is the stretch from Memorial Day to Labor Day when fatal crashes involving teen drivers spike. AAA’s review of NHTSA crash data shows that more than 13,100 people died in crashes involving teen drivers from 2019 to 2023, with over 30% of those deaths occurring […]
How do you exercise safely in summer heat? The goal is not to stop moving — it’s to adjust how, when, and how intensely you move. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends gradual heat acclimatization over 10–14 days before exercising at full intensity in hot conditions. Key adjustments include checking the heat index […]
How can you prevent drowning? Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4 in the United States and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 5–14 (CDC). Over 4,500 Americans drown each year (CDC, 2020–2022). Drowning happens fast and silently — it rarely looks like the movies. CDC […]
How common are grill fires and fireworks injuries? U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 12,141 home grill fires per year, causing 15 deaths, 171 injuries, and $241 million in property damage (NFPA, 2020–2024). CPSC reports an estimated 13,000 fireworks-related ER injuries in 2025 — with sparklers alone accounting for 1,300 injuries. Sparklers burn […]
