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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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