What’s Right for Your Child Don’t wait until the night before school starts to adjust your child’s bedtime. The sudden change could make it difficult for him to fall (and stay) asleep. Instead, slowly start making bedtime earlier about two weeks before the first day...
Know Your Numbers Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a measure of how much solar energy (UV radiation) is required to produce sunburn on sunscreen-protected skin relative to the amount of solar energy required to produce sunburn on unprotected skin. As the SPF value...
These Tips Can Help If someone recieves a large number of bee stings, if the stings are in the mouth or throat, or if a person experiences shortness of breath or throat swelling after any insect bite or sting, call 911 for emergency assistance. Otherwise, follow these...
Let’s Make Summer Treats! Kids need extra energy for heading to the local swimming pool, playing sports or running around outside with friends in the summer. Fuel them with high-energy carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits, vegetables and dairy foods. Pack a...
Take Preacautions – and Enjoy the Fun! Taking care of your feet this summer means you’ll be able to enjoy all that the season has to offer. These tips can help. Limit walking barefoot, as it exposes feet to sunburn as well as plantar warts, athlete’s...
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