(HealthDay News) -- Wearing a helmet during certain sports or recreational activities can protect you against a serious head injury, including brain damage.
The U.S. National Safety Council recommends wearing a helmet if you participate in:
- Riding horses or all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- Baseball, softball or football
- Biking
- In-line skating or skateboarding
- Snowboarding
- Rock climbing
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