When skin is broken or compromised by burns, bites or cuts, it allows germs to enter your body, making you much more susceptible to infection. Minor wounds will generally heal on their own, but every wound needs care to prevent infection. By staying vigilant, you can help keep you and your family safe, happy and healthy all summer long.
Food poisoning may also be lurking around the corner. Keeping these four steps in mind, you can keep your summertime al fresco meals healthy and fun! Read on to learn more about preventing food poisoning in your summer picnic food.
It’s not all-or-nothing. No matter what happened yesterday, recommit to following the healthy lifestyle you’ve worked so hard to establish.
COVID-19 levels were recently recorded at their lowest point. While that’s wonderful news, the work to contain this virus is regrettably incomplete.
With the right planning, summer workouts can be anything but routine. Start a new regimen with tips from a Fitness Coordinator at the Lifestyle Health & Fitness Center.
It is estimated that one in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. With four main types of skin cancer, melanoma is the most dangerous.
Swimming and summer go hand-in-hand. But preparation for a dip should include more than just snacks and sunblock—water safety is also a key component.
Women’s Wellness Wednesday was created to have services and resources easily accessible to residents to address high readmission rates in Chesapeake.
As the summer months heat up, so does your risk for too much sun exposure−a major cause of skin cancer. As with other cancers, the earlier and less invasive the skin cancer is when detected, the easier it is to treat and cure. Learn your ABC's of skin cancer screening to protect yourself.
Menopausal symptoms begin for most women in their mid- to late- 40s, and can start as early as the mid 30's and beyond. The telltale signs are not only hot flashes and night sweats, but also sleeplessness, emotionality, irritability and memory issues. Learn four home remedies to treat menopause.