While sunburn comes with discomfort and increased risk of skin cancer for all of us, it can be especially problematic for babies and toddlers. While it’s best to be vigilant and intentional about sun protection, it’s also important to know how to respond if a sunburn does occur (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). In […]
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Sun Protection Tips, Part 4
As you splash around in your backyard swimming pool and delight in the outdoor oasis you’ve created, you don’t want a shadow of risk to dampen your fun — or that of your family and friends. By reducing risk of drowning and knowing how to respond if drowning occurs, you will greatly increase the positive […]
Sun Protection Tips, Part 3
Sunburn can certainly be uncomfortable, but that discomfort is not the only problem — or the biggest one — associated with it. If you’re following our series on sun protection (see Parts 1 & 2), you already realize that sun protection isn’t just about avoiding sunburn, per se, but also reducing risk of skin cancer. […]
Sun Protection Tips, Part 2
There are so many health benefits you’ll get to immerse yourself in, as a result of having your own backyard swimming pool! However, there are also some added risks connected with spending more time around the water and out in the sun. Maybe you’re thinking that, of course, you make sure everyone has some sunscreen […]
Sun Protection Tips, Part 1
Your backyard swimming pool comes with so many opportunities for exercise as well as family fun and easy entertaining! Unfortunately, it can also come with some added safety risks. The first one, of course, is that of drowning. But a secondary issue, that can become more of a tendency when you’re spending added hours outdoors, […]
Why a Vegetable Garden Is a Great Complement to Your Poolscape
One of the main benefits of your backyard swimming pool is the health benefits it provides — not just to your physical health, but to your emotional and mental health as well. Of course, a holistic view of health recognizes that all of those are intertwined — even if we can’t always tell exactly how. […]
Isn’t Working Out Enough?
For one thing, if you have to ask that question, probably not. Are you spreading your workouts across your work day, participating in some kind of physical activity at least once an hour? I didn’t think so. In that case, then, no, working out is not enough. Enough for what, you ask? Preventing obesity and […]
No Pain, No Gain . . . or Not
When we consider the benefit of any exercise regimen, the phrase “no pain, no gain” may be a good guide to knowing when you’re stretching your physical capacity in a good way. After doing the same routine for while, you’ll probably stop feeling that same burn, and you’ll know you need to turn it up […]
Is That A “Good Pain” or “Bad Pain” You’re Experiencing?
We all know the saying, “No pain, no gain” all too well. But do we ever stop to think about what it actually means? Instead of thinking of that statement in the figurative sense, most people take the saying quite literally. Regrettably, it could end in an orthopedic injury. Nothing is more important than listening […]
Choosing an Office Chair That Is the Right Size
Did you know that sitting in an office chair that is too large could, in fact, create problems for your neck and back? Many people have office chairs that are too large for their bodies, yet they spend countless hours sitting in them, thus putting stress on their bodies without even knowing it. This can […]