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Ice hockey players should dress in layers, use the proper equipment and wear helmets to avoid injuries. (Photo: angel-beil/Instagram)

Weekend Warriors

Training Helps Avoid Winter Sports Injuries Watching Olympic athletes zoom down the slopes or tear up the rink can inspire you to get involved in winter sports. But when you strap on skis or lace up skates, it is important to remember that you have not trained like an Olympian,
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Not all childhood falls can be prevented, but many can be. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Prevent Childhood Falls

Protect Your Child from Injury Due to Falls Some falls are just part of childhood. Learning to walk and nursing scraped knees are milestones that few kids escape. But more serious tumbles – from beds, stairs, playground equipment and windows – are often the most easily prevented.
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Two children are injured in stroller accidents every 2 hours in the U.S., a study has found. (Photo: Baby Centre)

Stroller Safety

2 Children Injured Every Hour in Strollers Although strollers and carriers are typically used to safely transport children, injuries do occur while using them. A study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s
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