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Is CrossFit safe for kids?

Laurel Blakemore, MD, discusses the health benefits and the dangers associated with CrossFit.

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Youth sports: how parents can make or break the experience

Even if your child isn’t super athletic, he or she can still participate in activities like jogging, rock climbing or biking and reap the benefits of regular exercise.

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Keep your family heart-healthy with these 5 expert tips

Cardiologist Sarah Clauss, MD, shares five ways families can prioritize heart health this February during American Heart Month.

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Seven questions parents ask about winter safety

During the winter, getting enough exercise is one of the first areas we overlook, but it’s critically important for strengthening growing hearts and lungs and preventing obesity.

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10 ways to keep your family healthy during the holidays

Using healthy substitutes, remembering to exercise and focusing on traditions rather than food will help make your holidays healthy.