Safety and Prevention

How Do You Start Caring for Aging Parents?

Helping an aging parent starts with communication, advocacy, and support.

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Injured? Hold the Ice and Start Moving

Learn why rest and ice can hinder the healing process of an orthopaedic injury, such as a twisted ankle or a pulled hamstring.

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How To Keep Your Balance as You Age

Falls are the leading cause of injury for people over 65. Here's how to stay upright in your later years.

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What Happens When You Have a Heart Attack?

Heart attack symptoms can be challenging to recognize; however, the outcome for most heart attack patients is optimistic.

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Image of children trick-or-treating in Halloween costumes at night

Do your part to make Halloween fun and safe for all with tips from Dartmouth Health Children’s

With a few tips, children can stay safe while out trick-or-treating.

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