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Love to enjoy the great outdoors on your bicycle? It's a great time to review some important safety tips. While bicycling is a great way to get exercise, it also can be dangerous if you don't take safety precautions. On average, a bicyclist is... (Read More)
Summer is a time to enjoy the great outdoors. But each year during the warm-weather months, thousands end up in hospital emergency rooms suffering from heatstroke. Hundreds die of heat-related illnesses each year; dozens of those are children... (Read More)
Sports are a healthy outlet for children and adults alike. They're fun. They make us feel good. That's why growing numbers of people of all ages participate in at least one sport.
But sports participation, even non-contact sports, always carries... (Read More)
Did you know? Your health and your mood can get a major boost from sunlight. How much is just enough? Many medical experts say 10 minutes of sun exposure a couple of times a week is ideal.
What are the benefits of sensible sun... (Read More)
When it comes to sports and exercise, there’s probably nothing worse than getting into a good groove only to have your efforts halted in their tracks by an injury. Not only is it incredibly frustrating in the moment, but that injury could haunt... (Read More)
Warmer temperatures are one of spring’s great perks. They allow us to get outdoors, whether for exercise or an afternoon in the garden. Yet with warmer weather often comes itchy eyes, runny noses and scratchy throats.
The good news is that a... (Read More)
Spring is here and summer is nearly upon us. That means fun outdoors! But with all of that warm-weather fun comes a risk for injuries. Here are some tips for avoiding some of the most common reasons for summertime ER visits:
Bicycles. Make sure... (Read More)
You may have heard that positive people live longer. They also tend to experience higher levels of happiness and less stress. But if you tend to see the glass as half empty instead of half full, can you still reap the benefits of positive... (Read More)
Did you know that smiling has some significant health benefits? Numerous studies have shown that smiling helps release endorphins, which can make us feel happier and reduce stress levels.
Smiling's effect on our mood and health is similar to... (Read More)