Love fall activities like picking pumpkins and hiking? Guess how many calories you can burn doing these activities—the answer might surprise you! Did you know you can burn more than 100 calories by raking your lawn? That’s right. Raking the lawn might have seemed like...
Walking to school is a fun, easy way to add exercise to the day, but it’s important to stay safe on your way there. Safety tips to follow on a walk to school include: Parents should plan a safe route Don’t take shortcuts Young children should walk with an adult Older...
In today’s digital world, most of our health information is readily available online. Learn some practical ways to make sure your private information is protected from prying eyes. 1. Use Password Protection Add a password or form of user identification to protect...
If you’re looking to sample the finest apples that our state orchards have to offer, visit one of these seven locations while they’re still ripe! They're also perfect for picking other fall produce like pumpkins and gourds. Make a day of it and head to the orchard...
As a result of increased access to medical care and early childhood vaccinations, many formerly life-threatening diseases have now been controlled. However, there are still many health risks threatening the safety of U.S. children today — and it’s important to...
Over 60 percent of adults in the U.S. don't have a household emergency plan. Don't wait—communicate! See our full list of #NationalPreparednessMonth tips here. September is National Preparedness Month—but it’s important to be prepared at all times during the year in...
New to yoga, or looking to improve your practice? We're excited to announce "Perfecting the Pose," a new series of yoga beginner videos–and what better time to launch than #NationalYogaMonth? Watch PA-based instructor Andrew Siegele show you how to bend, stretch, and...
September is #NationalHoneyMonth—and beyond tasting delicious, this sweet treat has a lot of unexpected health benefits. See what all the buzz about honey is about with these five surprising health uses: A Sunburn Salve: Mix 1 part raw honey with 2 parts aloe vera and...
Flying too high in the sky? Flips, falls, and collisions on trampolines send 104,691 people to the E.R. each year—with more than 90% of injuries sustained by kids. Take these steps recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to ensure that kids stay safe...
Keep an Eye on Your Vision. As we age, we all can expect changes in our vision. In fact, the leading causes of blindness and low vision in the United States are primarily eye diseases that occur with aging such as age-related macular degeneration, cataract,...