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Tweak your walking routine for muscle and bone health
With a few changes to your regular walking routine, you can keep muscle and bone loss at bay as you age.
Thermometer basics: Taking your child's temperature
Thermometer options can be confusing. Know the best way to take your child's temperature.
Slide show: Common baby rashes
You might expect your baby's skin to be flawless, but baby rashes and other skin conditions are common. Find out when treatment is needed.
Reduce your risk of falling with daily floor time
Falls are a serious risk for older adults, especially those who don't have the strength or mobility to get back up. Mayo Clinic physical therapist Jane Hein believes that practice is the best form of prevention.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you keeping your child as safe as possible in the car?
Find out how long to use a rear-facing car seat and how it can protect your child.
Language development: Speech milestones for babies
Get the facts about baby speech and language development.
Flu shots for kids: Does my child need a flu shot?
Know the latest recommendations for children's flu vaccines.
Childhood vaccines: Tough questions, straight answers
When it comes to childhood vaccines, misinformation is common. Get the facts about vaccine safety from health experts.
Car seat safety: Avoid 9 common mistakes
Learn about common mistakes and find out what you need to do to keep your child safe on the road.
Baby sign language: A good idea?
Understand the benefits of baby sign language.
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