Author Archives: Nicholas Tsoi
One Punch Too Many?
Nicknamed the ‘Greatest’ in the prime of his boxing days, Muhammad Ali is now fighting a different kind of fight. For nearly 20 years, Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative neurological disease, has affected his life to the point where he is … Continue reading
Concussions in Soccer
Here in BC, we are getting used to hearing about the long term effects of concussions caused in hockey and football. But are we overlooking the head injury risks coming from “non-contact” sports like soccer? The L.A. Times recently shed … Continue reading
Cell Phones: a Fatal Distraction
Distracted driving is once again in the news, making front page of The Province newspaper on Tuesday. The good news: progress is being made in the fight against distracted driving. The bad news: distracted driving is still the number one … Continue reading
Distracted Driving Kills
A few weeks ago, James Buckley wrote about some of the consequences of drinking & driving. But did you know that distracted driving is now the biggest safety concern on the road today? As of January 1, 2010, BC law … Continue reading
Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Did you know that your odds of being in a car accident in the next year are one in 44? So be prepared and remember some basic points to keep in mind if you are in an accident. Steps to … Continue reading