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Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active
Study found parents still show a gender bias, however

Good Golf Form Can Improve Game and Prevent Pain
Experts offer tips to minimize golf-related injuries

Kids’ Eye Injuries From Golf Clubs Rare But Severe
Most hurt by other children wielding club while playing away from course, study says

Golf Course Insecticides Pose Little Danger to Players
Common turf applications scored well below par for EPA standards, study finds

Golf Cart Injuries Give Rise to Calls for Regulation
Study finds safety standards needed, especially for use on public roads

Walking Golf Course Affects Swing, Performance
Over time, players less able to transfer weight on shots, so being in shape can improve scores

Most Sports-Related Eye Injuries Are Preventable
With spring's arrival, optometrists' group urges public to treat vision like the pros do

Brain Is Not Wired for Consistency
Whether it's throwing a strike or teeing off, neurons have to start from scratch, study finds

Health Tip: On the Links this Winter?
Here's how to reduce your risk of injury

Health Tip: Playing Golf with Arthritis
Ways to prepare for the links