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Experts offer advice for choosing kids' bikes
Choosing the right bike for a child’s first ride can be instrumental toward building confidence. Here are some guidelines for navigating the selection process for that first bike and beyond.
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Emergency preparedness for pets

For many of us, our pets are members of the family. That means they need to be part of our family’s emergency preparedness plan for hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and any other type of disaster that can occur where we live.
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Ditch your dry skin

Has your skin been feeling dry after a winter of cold temperatures and low humidity? Although anyone can develop dry skin, the Mayo Clinic says certain factors may increase your risk.
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Kids and concussions

Know the signs and symptoms
Kids can get concussions during all sorts of activities. Falling off a swing. Taking a tumble while climbing a tree. Even bumping their head on a wall while playing inside the house. Here’s what you need to know about spotting the symptoms of concussion.
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