Posts Tagged ‘summer’
Is too much screen time a cause for concern?
We spend way too much time on our computers and smartphones. Let’s get more active and social! We have been fully immersed in the world of technology, with jobs requiring hours in front of a computer, communicating with our friends and family via social media sites, or streaming our favorite shows for entertainment. Most of…
Read MoreAvoid Swimmer’s Ear This Summer
Discover how to avoid swimmer’s ear and complications beyond this summer season It’s officially summer which means swimming pools, waterparks, beaches, and all things water fun. Summertime brings fun, but challenges to health can be heightened during this season. Discover how you and your loved ones can avoid swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is sometimes only…
Read MoreThe Family Summer Fun Health & Safety Checklist
Discover the tips for a healthy and safe summer for you and your entire family! Summertime means longer days, hotter weather, vacation from work, and no school for kids. During this time, you must keep the health and safety of yourself and your loved ones top of mind. Approximately 25% of medical ER visits occur during…
Read MoreAm I Dehydrated?
The summertime means sunshine, longer days, outdoor activities, and so much more. While being outdoors is great for the health of the mind and body, it is essential to remember the importance of hydration. What is dehydration? Simply, dehydration can be thought of as your body not having enough water. The medical condition occurs when…
Read MoreCare for the Skin You’re In
As the warmer weather picks up and we start spending more time outside, it’s important to educate ourselves on the serious risks, causes, and dangers of skin cancer. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and with Memorial Day right around the corner, it’s a great reminder to love and protect your skin from the most…
Read MoreManaging Allergies and Asthma
In 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declared May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.” With May being peak season for both allergies and asthma, it’s an opportune time to discuss the conditions that affect more than 65 million Americans. Allergens Allergies are a hypersensitive immune response to allergens in…
Read MoreProtecting Yourself Against UV Radiation
A good dose of sunlight is almost always a cure for the blues, not to mention its role in the production of our vital Vitamin D. Vitamin D is a heavyweight when it comes to being healthy, protecting against inflammation, improving brain function, helping our muscles recover faster, and lowering high blood pressure. The key…
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