With the end of summer looming, there’s a new urgency to spending time outside. It doesn’t take long, though, to be reminded of one of the main reasons we’ve been holed up in central air for the …
Preventing and Treating Bug Bites
Preventing and treating bug bites is usually more of a nuisance than anything to be truly concerned about. But there are some exceptions, like bee stings and tick bites. More on them in a moment. …
Lyme Disease: What You May Not Know
Lyme disease is increasingly growing from a regional concern in the United States to a national crisis. “We’re seeing it in the United States with more cases in the endemic areas than previously …
Preventing and Treating Calluses and Corns
In the swamp-y humidity of high summer, it can be a chore keeping your composure. The walk through the parking lot may only have lasted 30 seconds, if that, but you arrive at your desk looking like …
Dry Skin in the Summer? Just Add Moisture (in Phases)
We usually associate dry skin with those frigid, dark days of winter, but it’s a common problem even in this swampy humidity. The culprits: sunburns, air conditioning, chlorine. When the heat index is …
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A Smarter Way to Garden and Do Yardwork
Ever noticed how professional landscapers seem oblivious to the seasons? It can be 90 degrees with 100% humidity and they’re wearing pants, boots, and long-sleeve T-shirts. But they’re the smart …