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Is Your Child Wearing The Right Bike Helmet?

May is National Bike Month! You read that correctly, bike riding has its own month. How great is that? Aside from the fact that bike riding has a dedicated awareness month, there are a number of reasons to continue biking as a family throughout the year (if weather permits): Fresh air Healthy alternative to using the car Healthy family activity Opportunity to explore your local community Bike Riding Safety TipsTracy Zaslow, MD, medical director …

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Upper Back Exercises for Women

The muscles of the upper back may not get as much attention as six-pack abs or stellar legs, but they’re just as important. If you’re worried about adding too much bulk, stick with one to two sets of eight to 15 repetitions of each exercise, suggests the American Council on Exercise. Whether sporting a bikini for a day at the beach or that little black dress for a night on the town, a toned upper back helps you make a memorable exit.

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ModernMom Chronicles: Chapter One

Its no longer her house but she still calls it home. Once a month she drives two hours east to visit her mother in Riverside. She thinks this ritual irritates Michael, who tries his best to overlook her lower middle-class upbringing. At Cal, as undergrads they were equals. However, after graduation their divergent socio-economic status became apparent.