There isn’t anything more refreshing than being outside on a nice summer day. For walks, games of softball, or pool time, kids of all ages come out to play in the sun. Unfortunately, children and adults are susceptible to cuts and scrapes during outdoor activities.
When those accidents happen, notify a medical professional for any major injuries. To care for minor cuts and scrapes, follow these easy steps.
With many people spending most of their time at home with their families, finding a spot and the equipment for a proper workout can be difficult. A resistance band is a great tool for achieving a full body workout that doesn’t require too much space. But besides the concerns of making sure you are maintaining your fitness, you may also be struggling to ensure that your children get enough time exercising.
It is easy to feel cooped up in your house or apartment during these times of uncertainty and worry. Exercising outside is a great way to workout and get some fresh air, but only if you feel comfortable and safe to do so. Be sure to practice social distancing,(give others outside at least 6 feet of distance), and make sure you change your clothes and wash your hands when you return home.
April is Financial Literacy Month, meaning it is a great time to go over your budget, understand the bills you are paying, and try to find ways to cut down on costs. Healthcare is an area where you certainly do not want to cut corners in order to save a buck. However, there are safe and healthy ways to lower healthcare costs without sacrificing your health.
You feel it when you roll out of bed in the morning and take your first step. You might check the bottom of your foot, expecting to find a loose nail in your heel. This stabbing pain doesn’t come from what you step on, but what you stepped with. It is the inflammation of your plantar fascia, the tissue on the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your foot. This is plantar fasciitis.
Symptoms and ailments are always a clear sign that you should seek professional medical attention. But just because you don’t feel sick or in pain doesn’t mean you should be avoiding your doctor. There are still areas your doctor should monitor to assure your health or to catch any issues before they become more problematic.
Stretching is always an important step to working out, but it is especially important to warm up when the temperature makes you bundle up. Cold weather causes your joints and muscles to get tighter through the loss of heat, creating contractions. This can cause muscles to lose their range of motion, nerves to pinch more easily, and muscles to feel sore for longer than usual. However, proper stretching can limit these effects and keep your winter workouts on track.
Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This has lead to 6.2 million people living with symptoms and consequences of a stroke.1
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