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health & safety topics

Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

Exercise Safety

Sports Physicals

Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That's why it's important to make sure that kids and teens get a sports physical.

Steroids

Get the facts about steroids, their side effects, and why kids and teens might try them.

Strains and Sprains

Sprains and strains are common injuries, especially for kids who play hard or are into sports.

Water Safety

Kids need constant supervision around water — whether the water is in a bathtub, pool, the sea, or a water park. Here's how to keep them safe.