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Over 80,000 people are injured by lawn mowers every year. (Photo: andreas160578/Pixabay))

Summer Safety

Lawn Mower Injuries Often Prove Severe The buzz of lawn mowers signals the arrival of spring as much as singing birds and kids playing outside. Yet it is easy to forget that the machines can cause serious damage if not used safely. In 2015, lawn mowers were responsible for
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Summer Sunning

Good Sun Protection Comes in Many Forms Just as most people know there is no such thing as safe smoking, there is also no such thing as safe sunbathing or tanning. Exposure to UVA and UVB rays can cause more than just a sunburn or tan – it can lead to everything from wrinkles to
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Aliya Mustafina of Russia gets assistance after suffering from an injury at the vault. (Photo: Gero Breloer/AP)

Preventing ACL Injuries

Girls 3-6 Times More Prone to Injuries With the growing number of children participating in competitive sports, injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, of the knee are on the rise in young athletes. According to athletic trainer and physical therapist John R.
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