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It’s common knowledge that the batteries on smoke alarms need replacement – but did you know that the units themselves expire, too?

Even on cloudy days, the heat trapped inside your vehicle can reach life-threatening temperatures – and leaving the windows open doesn’t help. This means that no child should ever be left alone inside a vehicle.

If you have an older person in your life, and you worry about them getting behind the wheel, now may be the time to start an ongoing conversation about when driving is no longer safe – for them, their passengers and others on the road.

Exercising outdoors is a great way to enjoy the sunshine and warmer weather of summer. But you’ll need to take some extra precautions to stay safe.

Don’t simply get the lead out. Keep it out. And move on from mercury, too. A recently published resource from the Environmental Protection Agency is aimed at lowering children’s exposure to hazardous heavy metals in community settings.

When you think of home fire safety, you might not think of your garage – but you should. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 6,600 home garage fires result in 30 deaths and 400 injuries each year.

It’s common knowledge that when bike riding, skateboarding or rollerblading, you should wear a helmet for safety. But do you know how to properly fit a helmet?

For many people, pets are family. But if you’re pregnant, it’s important to know how to protect yourself around pets.

Many families will be hitting the pool or beach in the coming months. It’s important to understand what “swimmer’s ear” is, how to recognize it and what to do if you suspect your child has it.

If you’re thinking of raising chickens, thorough research and preparation is needed, experts say.