July is UV Awareness Month Sunburn should not be taken lightly. Most people don’t realize that skin cancer a is the most common cancer in the United States The good news however, is that skin cancer is preventable. UV Prevention tips: 1) Apply a good amount of broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 15 or greater. Dermatologists recommend …
Along with backyard BBQs, pool parties, and trips to the park, summertime fun often comes with itchy, swollen hives caused by Mosquitoes. These pesky, blood-sucking insects cause skin irritation because their saliva triggers allergic reaction in most animals upon contact. Whether staying at home or traveling abroad, it’s important to avoid mosquito bites as much …
When it comes to staying healthy in the summer, many people focus on things like sun damage, insect bites, and dehydration as the primary risks to their health and wellness. But when outdoor summer fun is on the mind, few remember to consider the risk of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac to their health. …
When it comes to staying healthy in the summer, many people focus on things like sun damage, insect bites, and dehydration as the primary risks to their health and wellness. But when outdoor summer fun is on the mind, few remember to consider the risk of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac to their health. …
New England is known as a hot bed for Lyme disease carrying deer ticks. This time of year especially, deer ticks abound and are a very real threat. Most tick bites don’t expose people to Lyme Disease, but deer ticks ( also found on mice and other animals that roam New England) do. Deer ticks are quite …
