Plans to head out on a warm, sunny day? Don’t forget your most important cover up, sunscreen! Everyone needs sunscreen. Ethnicity doesn’t matter; how easily you tan doesn’t matter. Going out in the sun without sunscreen puts you at risk for melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Staying indoors is obviously the best […]
National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month There are so many fun activities to do outside in the summer. Remember these safety tips so everyone has a fun time! Fireworks Safety Leave Fireworks to the Professionals If you plan to use them at home make sure they are legal Be Careful with Sparklers Sparklers burn at up […]
Allergy and Asthma Season
Allergy is defined as an abnormal reaction by our body to some foreign substance. When our body’s immune system is exposed to an irritating foreign substance (allergen) usually after multiple prior exposures, it develops something called antibodies to fight away these unwanted allergens. When enough of these antibodies are produced, further exposures to these allergens […]
Safety in the Sun
It’s summer time, which is usually a time to head to the beach, or go outside and soak up some sun. This year, maybe instead of soaking up sun, you’ll protect yourself from the sun. Soaking up the sun usually means soaking up UV (Ultraviolet) rays which puts you at greater risk for skin cancer. […]
