Results for "Safety"

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Contact Burns from Hot Surfaces: Prevention and Seeking Care
Things like playground slides, sidewalks, car surfaces, asphalt roads, pavement or pool decks may not seem particularly dangerous. But they can get hot...
July 10
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Baby Container Syndrome: How Swings, Car Seats and Strollers Can Affect Development
If you have a baby, you probably use many “containers” to keep them safe and comfortable. Car seats, strollers, carriers, bouncers, swings and play seats...
June 29
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Can Extreme Heat or Cold Damage Your Medications? What You Should Know
You probably know medications should be stored properly. But extreme heat, freezing temperatures and power outages can create problems you might not expect.  Some...
June 12
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How to Avoid Medicare Scams and Keep Your Information Safe
Medicare fraud costs American taxpayers between $60 billion and $100 billion each year. Behind those numbers are real people who got a suspicious phone...
June 01
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6 Common Gardening Injuries and How to Prevent Them
There’s nothing quite like getting your hands in the dirt on a warm spring day. Gardening is good for your body, your stress levels and your sense of peace. It...
May 24
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Bitten By a Dog? How to Clean the Wound and Prevent Infection
Even friendly dogs can be startled. A loud noise, a sudden movement or a tug on a toy can trigger a quick reaction. If you or someone you know has been...
May 06
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Toasted Skin Syndrome: When Your Heating Pad Leaves a Mark
You curl up on the couch with a heating pad after a long day. Maybe it’s for back pain, period cramps or sore muscles. The warmth feels good, so you leave...
May 05
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Bee Sting Allergies and How to Deal With Them
Warm weather brings many of us outdoors, along with bees, wasps, yellow jackets and other stinging insects. While they play an important role in our ecosystem,...
April 20
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Clove Water: Is This Social Media Trend Actually Healthy?
TikTok and Instagram are full of health trends and clove water is one that has become popular over the years. Many wellness trends become popular because...
April 19
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Everyday Items That Make Life Easier for Older Adults
As you get older, everyday tasks you used to take for granted can take more effort. Things like getting out of a car, putting on socks or holding a mug...
April 16