Who doesn’t love a good picnic? July is National Picnic Month, and it’s the perfect opportunity to grab some friends, pack the picnic basket, and enjoy some al fresco dining. Whether you’re picnicking at the beach, park, campground, or tailgate, picnics are a fun and nostalgic way to share a meal and spend quality time…
Summer is here! The days are long, kids are home from school, and there are seemingly endless amounts of activities and sunshine. Here are our top summer health tips to learn for a safe and healthy season. How much time in the sun is safe? A safe level of sun exposure largely depends on the…
There’s a reason yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. The practice combines physical movement with breathing techniques and meditation with variations that are accessible to people of all ages and skill levels. Yoga is now a common form of exercise in the U.S., with 36 million Americans practicing it regularly. Practitioners and…
Headaches are an unfortunate fact of life, but most of the time, they’re nothing to worry about. They can certainly slow us down, but they’re usually easy to treat with a pain reliever and rest. However, there are some instances when a headache can indicate a serious problem that needs immediate medical attention. It’s important…
Lyme disease affects an estimated 476,000 Americans every year, in both adults and children. Though it’s treatable when caught early, many people can go undiagnosed for years without realizing it. However, because untreated Lyme disease can lead to serious long-term symptoms affecting the heart, joints, and nervous system, it’s important for parents to be aware…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common yet serious medical condition nearly half of American adults struggle with on a daily basis. Blood pressure refers to the force of blood that pushes against the walls of your arteries. When this level is too high, your heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout…
Most people spend at least eight hours a day — often more — dedicated to work and professional obligations. This is a significant amount of time, and it’s no surprise that many workers feel the effects of work-related stress. Work stress happens for a variety of reasons, and the American Institute of Stress reported that…
Playing sports is a great way for your child to stay fit, have fun, and develop important life skills like teamwork, leadership, and accountability. But before student-athletes can safely hit the ground running, it’s important to ensure they’re healthy enough to play competitive sports. Part of that process is getting an annual sports physical, which…
Flowers are blooming, temperatures are warmer, and the birds are chirping. Spring is here, which means moving our clocks up an hour for a longer day of sunshine. Daylight saving time starts at 2 a.m. March 13, 2022, and lasts until it’s time to “fall back” eight months later, on Nov. 6. While the extra…
Youth sports are great opportunities for children to learn confidence, leadership skills, and teamwork, among other important life lessons. But children’s bodies are young and developing, with significant differences in coordination, strength, and stamina. This makes them both more susceptible to injury and incapable of maintaining an adult training and practice regimen. Ensuring that kids…