Sun Safety Myths and Facts Don’t let myths about sunscreen hamper your best efforts to shield your skin from the sun. Adults and kids should wear sunscreen year-round while outdoors, but sun safety is arguably even more important during the summer. Before you head to the pool or beach, test your sunscreen and [...]
Summer is Bug Season Tick bites are most common during the summer, when the weather is warmer and people spend more time outdoors. There are 11 types of tick-borne diseases in the United States, but Lyme disease is the most common, with more than 30,000 cases reported annually. Early symptoms of a tick-borne [...]
At Home Allergy Relief What to do when allergies are in season. Seasonal allergies affect people during the spring, summer and fall when tree, grass and weed pollen takes to the air. The best way to prevent symptoms, such as itching, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, stuffy nose and headache, is to limit contact [...]
Summer is here and Tick seasons is starting Summer means flowers blooming, birds singing, outdoor activities—and ticks biting. Learn how to recognize and remove a tick before it becomes a big health problem. Removing Ticks Ticks bite because they must consume the blood of a host to reach the next stage in their [...]
