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The do’s and don’ts of wearing a helmet

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Illustrated examples of how to safely wear a helmet.

The Scout 10 essentials: Items every Scout needs in the outdoors

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Don’t leave home for the outdoors without these basic items. They could save your life.

Explore the science behind why your Scouts need sleep

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IT’S 8 A.M. ON SATURDAY, and you’re not a happy camper. Although the members of the new-Scout patrol have been up and active since dawn, the senior patrol leader and half the patrol leaders are

Life saving steps to reverse poisonous-mushroom ingestion

By Scouting magazine

How should you respond if one of your Scouts consumes wild mushrooms? Be prepared with this guide to dealing with potentially poisonous mushrooms.

Ten simple steps to boost your happiness

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From sardines to letter-writing, see how these 10 simple tips could help improve your mood.

Hats to keep you cool on the trail

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Put a lid on your head with hats designed to keep you more comfortable on the trail.

Eight steps to a healthier heart

By Scouting magazine

Try one (or all!) of these eight easy steps to improve your heart health.

The health benefits of getting a good night’s sleep

By Scouting magazine

A good night’s sleep—seven to nine hours of uninterrupted slumber—can help you ward off colds and even heart disease, improve concentration and mood, keep you from putting on pounds, and make you look younger.