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Beware of Broken Glow Sticks

Letting kids chew or cut glow sticks is a bad idea.

Stronger Muscles, Longer Life

As you age, you gradually lose muscle mass. The result: Your muscles weaken. By keeping them strong, though, you can slow down this natural part of aging. A recent study suggests you may even add years to your life.

Benefits to Walking as Exercise

Walking is a simple and inexpensive exercise that has been shown to offer numerous benefits for bones, muscles and joints.

Essential Guidelines for Fireworks Safety

Thousands of Americans, many of them children, are injured each year in incidents associated with fireworks, according to the National Council of Fireworks Safety. Most of these injuries occur during the Fourth of July holiday and include serious burns, loss of fingers, and blindness.

Health Tip: Get Checked for High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is quite common, but is often undiagnosed.

Health Tip: Don’t Overeat at Restaurants

A larger portion at a restaurant may seem like a bargain, but negative health consequences may make it cost more in the long run.

Tips to Prevent UTIs

These steps may help reduce the chance of getting UTIs:

Keep Bedtime Back Pain at Bay

Back pain is a common reason for poor sleep. So taking steps to alleviate or prevent pain can help you sleep better.

Are You Losing Your Vision?

Some age-related vision loss is common. But because it tends to happen gradually, you may not be aware that your sight is ebbing.

Proactive Heart Health Measures for Women

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, but there are a number of preventive measures women can take.

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