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...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...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!Quite A Weighty Issue . . .
Dr. Apurva Motivala (Interventional Cardiology) notes that if you’re 25 pounds overweight, you have nearly 5,000 extra miles of blood vessels through which your heart must pump blood.How To Cure The Common Hiccup . . .
Old wives tales be darned, Physician Assistant Kelli Gassert offers this foolproof way to get rid of hiccups: . . . Take a deep breath for 10 seconds, . . . then breathe out slowly. . . . Do this 3-4 times. Try it next time! 🙂
