Health Tip: Children Are Vulnerable in the Heat Have them chill in an air-conditioned place By Diana Kohnle Tuesday, July 23, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Children are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat, so it's important to protect them during the hottest days of summer. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions: Find an air-conditioned spot … [Read more...]
Is exposure to the sun the only cause for skin cancer?
Summer is finally here and we are all aware of the dangers of over exposure to the sun. But are there other causes that also can contribute to the rising numbers of cases for skin cancer? Learn more here..... … [Read more...]
Keeping Kids Active During the Summer
For kids, the arrival of summer has always meant the beginning of several weeks of lounging on the couch, watching TV, going to the movies and eating junk food. While all that sounds like the perfect vacation to your kids, letting them idle about all summer will not only make it difficult for them to get back into their school routine, but it will also make them unhealthier. If … [Read more...]