4th of July Fireworks Safety Tips . . .
From Internal Medicine Doctor & Mom Jennifer Reich: 1) Always keep a portable fire extinguisher nearby, as well as a water hose (or bucket of water); 2) Never disassemble fireworks; 3) Don’t point sparklers or fireworks at others — even if unlit; 4) Only...Wednesday Wisdom from JFK . . .
“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” — John F. KennedyThat Makes Sense!
We have five sense organs that take in information from our environment and send it to our brain: Sight (eyes), Hearing (Ears), Smell (Nose), Taste (Tongue) and Touch (Skin). Your brain then processes the information and tells your body how to...Get Up & Move!
Dr. Arpine Saribeykan (Family Medicine, Palliative Care) recommends never sitting for more than 30 minutes straight, as your metabolism slows and makes it harder to burn calories when you’re active. Sitting actually weakens muscles, and you’re not even using your...Friday Fun Facts!
1) Each muscle fiber is thinner than a hair and can support up to 1,000 times its own weight; 2) There are 45 miles of nerves in the skin of a human being; 3) Every square inch of human skin consists of 25 feet of blood vessels.Excercise, Exercise, Exercise . . .
Need another reason to exercise consistently? Dr. John Carey, an avid cyclist, tells us it teaches your body to be an efficient fat-burner, rather than a fat-storer!Wednesday Wisdom . . .
“If you don’t take care of your body, where are you going to live?” — UnknownAs Fast As A Speeding Bullet . . .
Here’s another great fact about the amazing human body, thanks to Dr. Bonnie Seecharran (Cardiologist): It takes only about 23 seconds for blood to circulate throughout your entire body . . . That’s almost as fast as a speeding bullet!June is National Migraine Awareness Month
This annual initiative raises awareness for those who suffer from migraines and other headache-related issues. If you’re suffering from migraines or headaches, consider visiting The Headache Center at Middletown Medical, the first of its kind in Orange...
