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Winter sports safety tips for kids

Despite the risk for injury, physical activity in the wintertime is important for a child’s overall health and the strength of their bones.

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Concussion recovery: rest might not always be best

A new study found that, contrary to widespread belief, extended rest may not always be best for concussion recovery in kids.

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Cardiac arrest in young athletes

Typically, cardiac arrest in young athletes is caused by an underlying heart condition or, very rarely, a blow to the chest.

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Screen addiction: How much is too much?

Because of the different ways children use screens, there is no set number of hours that qualifies as a screen addiction.

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What you need to know about concussions in children

A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that happens when there is a blow, bump or jolt to the head that makes the brain move back and forth with a lot of force.