Baseball players began experimenting with helmets as early as 1905, but it would take decades of testing homemade makeshift helmets, and numerous injuries to players before Major League Baseball would finally introduce a rule mandating…
When considering whether a bike helmet can be used for skateboarding, it’s important to recognize that the injuries suffered from these two activities can vary widely. This leads to a crucial distinction between the safety…
I have to admit, I was surprised to hear that wearing a helmet while horseback riding was somewhat of a controversial subject. I really can’t understand that. As a past rider and the parent of…
If you are new to kayaking or other water sports, you may be wondering whether you can use your spare bicycle helmet instead of buying a proper kayaking helmet. After all, a helmet is a…
Dirt bike helmets have an open face design with a visor and pointed chin. One could say that in comparison to other types of motorcycle helmets, they look a little weird. Why do they have…
Baseball has traditionally been a safer sport than other games like football and hockey, though players have sometimes been seriously injured by a thrown ball. This was particularly true of those at-bats who typically face…