Keep it safe while breaking a sweat
Concerns about safety can be a real barrier to exercise for people with physical disabilities. Knowing what your safety risks are can open possibilities for
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Summer
Myths and facts about bites and stings
Between kids being out of school and family vacations to the great outdoors, there’s never an easier time to get bit or stung than summer.
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Know the signs of heat exhaustion
Summer is officially here and many of us have already made plans for the upcoming months. While outdoor activities are fun and relaxing, time in
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Throwback Thursday: Wear sunblock
Summer is here, folks. Time to get a tan. These two gentlemen from the 1983 edition of Aesculapian yearbook, courtesy of the Baylor College of
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Smart choices help you enjoy cool summer treats
As temperatures consistently reach triple digits, it can be tempting to reach for ice-cold treats to help cool you off. Kristi King, a registered dietitian
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Summertime tips for people with diabetes
Summer may be drawing to a close, but the heat definitely isn’t going anywhere and that can lead you to look for ways to cool
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Hydration with a twist
Water is the best type of hydration for our bodies, and although we can get tired of it at times, we don’t want the calories
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Don’t get burned: Wear sunblock, read labels
Summer is here. That means outdoor fun and, if you’re not careful, sunburns. Besides using hats or limiting time outdoors, pay attention to labels when
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Usher in summer with tasty grilling recipes
Memorial Day marks the beginning of grilling season, and Roberta Anding, registered dietitian with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital; and Kristi King,
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5 simple tips to protect against swimmer’s ear
When you get ready to hit the pool to get in a few last cannonballs this summer, be sure to protect yourself against swimmer’s ear.
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