Safety and Prevention

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9 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Eyes

Tips for keeping your eyes healthy throughout your life.

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10 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

Use these 10 tips to reduce your risk of stroke by 90%.

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Preventing and Relieving Plantar Fasciitis Pain

People are more likely to get plantar fasciitis if they put a lot of wear and tear on their feet. Here are some tips that may help prevent plantar fasciitis.

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Medication Series: Avoid These Common Mistakes When Issued a Prescription

When your life gets busy or your health is suffering, taking and managing your medication in the right way can be difficult. Here are some suggestions to help avoid common mistakes.

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Lawn Mower Safety

In the U.S., more than 9,000 children go to the emergency room for lawn mower-related injuries every year. Power mowers can be especially dangerous.

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Know the Symptoms of Concussions

Playing contact sports increases the risk of concussion, but this form of traumatic brain injury can also happen during normal play. Wear helmets whenever you are playing games or sports that carry a risk for concussion.

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Are You Among the 1 in 3? How to Cut Your Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes in Half

Studies suggest that if most people knew they were at risk of developing this serious chronic disease and could take action to prevent it—they would start right away.

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7 Frequent Misconceptions About Sun Protection

New Englanders tend to spend as much time out in the sun as possible while it’s warm—often in the middle of the day to avoid mosquitos. Unfortunately, many ignore the general wisdom and medical recommendations about sun protection.

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Fighting Frostbite and Hypothermia: What You Need To Know

This time of year many of us are delighted to get outside and play in the snow, but without proper protection, we can expose ourselves to the risk of cold-related injuries.

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Heat-Related Illness: What to Look For and What to Do

Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Learn the symptoms and what to do if you or a loved one shows signs of having a heat-related illness.

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