People who wear helmets are half as likely to suffer brain injuries, study says

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Thursday, October 8, 2015
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If you're one of the millions of Americans who think it's okay to ride your bicycle without a helmet, there's a new study you'll want to hear about.



University of Arizona researchers found people who wear helmets were half as likely to suffer severe brain injuries in a crash.



Health officials want to get the word out because the majority of Americans still ride without helmets.



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