There is concern about the effects of caffeine on children under 17. (Photo: Marriott World Center)

Caffeine High

Kids Should Avoid a Caffeine Buzz If you think you’re seeing more kids chugging energy drinks and sipping Starbucks than ever before, you’re probably right. While there is no hard data to support the whole “coffee will stunt your growth” line that grownups have been using for
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics Orthopedic Society, children allowed to mow the lawn should be at least 12 years old if operating a push mower or at least 16 if using a ride-on mower. (Photo: Penn State)

Summer Safety

Preventing Lawn Mower Injuries in Children As many as 7,000 children younger than 16 are injured in lawn mower accidents in the United States every year. According to Dr. William Hennrikus of Penn State Hershey Bone and Joint Institute, many injuries are not to mower operators
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Just two weeks of proper skin care can reverse environmental effects on your skin. (Photo: Mary Kay)

Wrinkle Ranking

Where You Live Can Age Your Skin Early New data demonstrate the correlation between geographic location and the formation of wrinkles. The study lists the 50 most wrinkle-prone regions in the United States, and the underlying factors that may cause skin to age. Researchers at
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