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  • Article - 5 Minute Read

    31 Days of Healthy Tips

    December 31, 2014

    Discover 31 tips to get help you get back on track to a healthy lifestyle, including small changes you can make to your daily routine to improve your health Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: backpack safety, diet, exercise, health tips, healthy, New Year's resolutions, posture, quit smoking, safety, sleep, stress, sugar, vitamins, water

    family riding bikes
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Home Alone: The Truth Behind the Booby Traps

    December 24, 2014

    The injuries Kevin McAllister inflicted on the villians of Home Alone would be much more severe than a few screams and burns as shown in the film. Learn mo Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: burns, holidays, home alone, infographic, injuries, movie, safety, trauma

    blowtorch
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    How to Stay Safe While Trick-or-Treating

    October 28, 2014

    As you get ready to take your little one out for trick-or-treating this Halloween, keep these safety tips in mind. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety

    Tagged with: costumes, Halloween, infographic, kids, safety

    Wearing reflective clothing, chaperoning young children, and following street safety are important ways to stay safe while trick-or-treating.
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  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    If Disaster Struck, Would You Be Prepared?

    September 20, 2014

    Emergencies happen so make sure you are prepared with a well-stocked kit that will ensure your family is safe. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: disaster, emergency, emergency kit, national preparedness month, non-perishable, safety, supplies

    emergency kit
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Hiking Safety Steps to Keep on Trail

    September 1, 2014

    Discover tips and tricks to stay healthy and safe while hiking. Find a list of supplies to bring in your backpack with you while on a long hike. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Safety

    Tagged with: energy-rich foods, hiking, injury, safety, sprains

    hiking safety tips
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Gardening Safety Guide

    May 12, 2014

    Gardening provides great health benefits but can also be dangerous. Learn more about gardening, and find some safety tips to follow while gardening at home. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: chemicals, ergonomics, gardening, safety, sunscreen

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