Dear Heloise: In reference to Nita H., in Westbrook, Maine, who asked about cleaning wooden rolling pins, here is another take on the subject. The inside mechanism is a well-oiled machine, so I was ...

If your kids are dragging their feet on their way to school, it might not be natural kid-type reluctance — it might be a too-heavy backpack. And it’s more common than you might think. As we navigate ...

• Up to 90% of car seats are installed incorrectly, with motor vehicle crashes being a leading cause of severe injury and death in children • The three most common installation mistakes are inadequate ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: For my kids, the best part of back-to-school shopping is picking out a new backpack. While I want them to have backpacks they like, I also want to make sure they have features that ...

The number of Minnesota drivers wearing seat belts is at an all-time high, according to the Department of Public Safety’s annual seat belt observation survey. But even with 95.2% of vehicle occupants ...

Towing a car safely isn’t just about hitching up and hitting the road. It requires the right tools, an understanding of your vehicle’s towing limits, and proper techniques to avoid costly mistakes or ...

The Meta Quest 3 has a redesigned soft strap by default that holds the VR headset on your head. However, it can take a little effort to adjust the top strap correctly and get the head strap to fit on ...

A shoulder sling should keep your arm bent at a 90-degree angle for support. Make sure that your sling is neither too tight nor too loose to allow proper blood flow. Wearing a shoulder sling correctly ...