With summer finally in full swing, the natural urge to go outside and enjoy it has returned. We love the opportunity to take walks, enjoy the sun, and meet up with friends in the gorgeous weather. And while a simple backyard excursion is often a fun and cost-effective way to soak up the vitamin D, […]
Summer is in full swing, which means long days of having fun in the sun!Due to the warm weather, and prolonged exposure to the sun, July is known as UV Safety Month.Let’s take a few minutes to learn about UV rays, and how to protect yourself from them. UV stands for ultraviolet radiation, and is […]
June 21st is the “official” date by which our calendars mark the start of the summer season. At the summer solstice, the nights are the shortest and we enjoy the longest days of the year. The temperatures are the warmest we experience during our four seasons as we are turned toward the sun more so […]
Staying hydrated is vital to our overall health. We have all heard the continuing mantras to bring eight classes of water each day or to push the fluids when we are under the weather. Our bodies need water to survive; even our ability to regulate our body’s temperature is dependent on our intake of water. […]