An Accident-Proof Lifestyle

Here’s one safety step you may not have thought of: Take care of yourself. Regular exercise makes you less injury prone. And don’t forget sleep — when you’re well rested, you are less likely to have accidents. 

Here are a few other tips to help you stay accident free:
 
- Keep a healthy mind:  When you are in a good state of mind, you make good decisions for yourself about your job, your life, and your health. Stay free of tobacco and alcohol. Tobacco causes more health problems than any other drug. Stopping the use of cigarettes, cigars, or chewing tobacco can save your health and save money. Too much alcohol is definitely dangerous, causing liver damage, accidents, and fetal alcohol syndrome in children.
 
- Practice safe living habits:  Accidents and injuries are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. Help yourself and your family to stay safe. Follow these guidelines:

• Install smoke detectors
• Buckle up
• Keep children in appropriate car seat or booster
• Do not ride with someone who has been drinking and driving
• Wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or motorcycle

- Get regular health care.  Many people think they only need to see a doctor when they are sick or injured. Practice proactive health. Find a health care provider who works with you and your family. Be sure to schedule regular medical checkups and ask about immunization updates.

- Remember: Staying healthy is one of the best ways to stay safe.

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