Is your kid’s backpack too heavy? Florida pediatrician Gabriella Dauer is sounding the alarm on how kids who carry “large, heavy backpacks” can develop pain and injuries. Dauer’s solution comes in ...

(WFSB) - As students return to school, experts warn that the weight of bags could lead to long-term back pain or injury. Dr. Peter Whang, an orthopedic surgeon and professor at Yale University, says ...

We've talked about checking what's in your kids' backpacks, but what about weighing them? It might sound unnecessary, but one Florida pediatrician - Gabriella Dauer - is encouraging parents to make it ...

One of the easiest ways to use a backpack for strength training is by filling it with weights, books, or other heavy items. ...

Many of us wear backpacks whenever we leave home, so it's worth being safe. From kindergarten to high school to our first job or a big trip, we carry our lives in our backpacks. But while they’re ...

RUCK THIS: Local rucking enthusiast Angie Howard, left, led writer Tessa Fontaine, right, on her first ruck around the River Arts District in January. Photo courtesy of Fontaine From her Jeep in the ...