SPF

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...

Treating Insect Bites and Stings

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...

Kids’ Health Update

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...

Summer Foot Care

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...

Rx Gourmet

Heart Healthy, Diabetes Friendly – and Delicious! The pairing of citrus and shrimp has always been a fabulous culinary combination, but when you add a few spices to the mix, you take the flavor experience to a whole new level. Serve these spicy little gems as an...

Senior Health Update

Seniors and Sleep As people get older, they tend to have a harder time falling asleep, and more trouble staying asleep, than they did when they were younger. It’s a common misconception that sleep needs decline with age. In fact, research demonstrates that our...