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Exercise Safety

  • Safety Tips: Ice Skating

    Ice skating is fun but injuries are a risk. Follow these safety tips to learn how to skate safely.

  • Safety Tips: Pool Swimming

    Swimming is a fun and generally safe sport. Here are some tips.

  • Sports & Wellness: Running

    Check out our expert advice on training, injury prevention, and maintaining overall wellness to ensure a safe and enjoyable running experience for young athletes.

  • Sports Physicals

    Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That’s why it’s important to make sure that kids and teens get a sports physical.

  • Steroids

    Get the facts about steroids, their side effects, and why kids and teens might try them.

  • Strains and Sprains

    Sprains and strains are common injuries, especially for kids who play hard or are into sports.

  • Water Safety

    Kids need constant supervision around water — whether the water is in a bathtub, pool, the sea, or a water park. Here’s how to keep them safe.

  • What to Do About Teeth Injuries

    If your child loses a baby tooth, there’s no need to replace it. But if a permanent tooth is dislodged, it’s a dental emergency. Here’s what to do.