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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.

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How to prevent common baseball and softball injuries

Although baseball and softball aren’t contact sports, injuries during games — and practice — can still happen.

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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 questions to ask your child’s coach about head safety

Concussion specialist Gerard Gioia shares 10 questions parents should ask their child’s coaches and sports organizations about head safety.

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Concussion prevention: 10 questions to ask youth sports coaches

Parents need do their homework and ask coaches questions about how they handle head safety.