Know Your Numbers Sunscreens protect your skin by absorbing and/or reflecting UVA and UVB rays. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires that all sunscreens contain a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) label. The SPF Reveals the relative amount of sunburn protection...
Are You Setting Yourself Up for a Fall? Have you ever tripped while walking down the stairs? Slipped on a rug? It may seem silly, but falls are nothing to take lightly. Here are some easy tips to help fall-proof your home: Keep electrical cords out of walking...
Try These Tips for Summer Fun! You say school has been out for a month now, and the kids are hanging around the house staring at screens of all kinds just a bit too much? It’s time to recharge! Try these tips to get your family eating, moving and enjoying the summer...
What Is Toenail Fungus? Toenail fungus is an infection of the nail and sometimes the surrounding tissue. It’s common, with 20% of the general population and 75% of individuals over 60 years old affected. Frequently the problem causes cosmetic concerns, but many...
Protect Your Family This Summer Although anyone can get Lyme disease, children spend a lot of time outdoors in the summer and are at particular risk. Reasons to suspect that your child may have Lyme disease include: your family lives in or has visited a region where...
It’s Time to S-T-R-E-T-C-H! Stretching can help improve flexibility, and, consequently, range of motion in your joints. Better flexibility may improve your performance in physical activities or decrease your risk of injuries by helping your joints move through their...
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