Learn the features a backpack should have for your child to avoid injury this school year. Selecting a safe backpack for your child to carry is one of the most important choices you make for the school year. Did you know improper backpack use—such as...
Headed to the pool with your family to beat the heat? Follow these safety tips to prevent drowning or injury.
Sure, you know you should wear sunblock. But what are other ways to keep your skin safe in the sun? Read this list of six tips to prevent sunburn and heat rash when the temperatures hike.
Need some tips to beat the heat? Follow these easy pointers to avoid dehydration, sunburn, and heat-related illness. And be sure to monitor children to make sure they're following, too!
With a little bit of planning, you can use these healthy lunch choices to pack a meal that will fuel students all day long. Many dietitians recommend starting with a protein such as turkey or beans, adding a whole grain, picking a fruit or vegetable, and including a...
Start the high school sports season on the right foot by making sure you’re well equipped and ready to compete. Whether you’re a first-time high school athlete or a veteran, it’s always a good idea to make sure your bag has these essentials, especially during...
Headed to the beach or pool today? Follow these do’s and don’ts from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) to keep your feet healthy while sporting your favorite summer footwear:
If health weren’t enough of an incentive, here’s one more reason to quit smoking. A PA cigarette tax increase has hiked the price to $7 per pack.
If you live in an urban area, you might not have the best access to the fresh produce recommended for a healthy diet—or a garden to grow your own. Here are 5 tips for growing fruits and vegetables in indoor spaces.
For those wondering whether immunization is still important—after all, haven’t most infectious diseases died out?—read on for these five must-know facts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaccines aren’t just for kids Adults can—and...