Walking is a great way to stay healthy. It can burn calories, help strengthen your heart, help lower blood sugar, boost your energy, improve your mood, and even boost your immune system. But if you’re distracted while walking, you could put yourself in danger. The warmer weather and longer days make it easier to get […]
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Many seasonal allergy sufferers find relief in winter months, but there are millions of others who have indoor allergies. Since most individuals spend most of their time indoors, indoor air quality is of paramount importance, but air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than outdoor air. Sources of indoor air pollution […]
Tips for a Safe and Happy Halloween
From trick-or-treating to pumpkin carving, Halloween is a fun time of year for kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has compiled a great list of Halloween safety tips. In this post, we’ll highlight some of the top ways to make sure your Halloween is a safe one. Costumes When selecting or creating a child’s […]
Autumn Slip and Fall Risks
The leaves aren’t the only thing that change in the fall. As the weather grows cooler and the sun sets a bit earlier each day, changing conditions can increase your risk of slipping, tripping, and falling. Did you know that falls are one of the top causes of injuries for older adults in the United […]
Prevent Poisoning
From cleaning solutions to snake bites, poisoning can cause serious injury or even death. While many substances are only poisonous in higher concentrations, others are dangerous if ingested. Kids are especially sensitive to even small amounts of some poisonous substances. In this blog post we’ll share some tips from the Mayo Clinic for what to […]
