Why Swimming Is So Good For You . . .
There’s still plenty of swim season left, and Dr. Clifford Teich (Internal Medicine) notes that a big reason this is such a great fitness activity is because the water cools the body very efficiently, thus allowing for more exercise and less fatigue.Sunscreen, Sunscreen, Sunscreen . . .
The use of sunscreen is paramount year round, but here’s one way to tell when that extra application is most needed . . . . . . if your shadow is shorter than your height, it’s sunburn time.Got Tomatoes?
Fresh tomatoes are abundant in local gardens, and Dr. Arpine Saribekyan (Family Medicine, Palliative Care), offers some benefits to this wonderful vegetable: 1) Healthy skin (Beta-carotene helps protect skin from sun damage); 2) Strong bones (thanks to vitamin K and...Summer Foot Care . . .
Dr. Sharon Valencia (Podiatrist) offers these tips to protecting your feet from summer weather: 1) Limit barefoot walking, as it exposes you to not only sunburn, but athlete’s foot, ringworm and a host of other infections and increased risk to injury; 2) Don’t forget...Surviving A Summer Vacation Road Trip With Your Kids . . .
Some tips to maximize enjoyment for the entire family during a long summer vacation road trip, compliments of Mom & Physician Assistant Amanda Hansen: 1) Take breaks (just a few minutes every 75 miles will make for very happy kids); 2) Pack crumbly food (these...
