We all covet refreshment in the summer. Keeping cool might prove more a medical necessity than most of us realize. Minor symptoms of overheating include muscle cramps, rashes, or dizziness. Some find blood pooling in their ankles. If the hyperthermia continues to escalate, we can face a deadlier risk--heat stroke. For…
I won't pose as a great outdoorswoman. I'm a okayish indoorswoman, at best. But something in me yearns to unlock myself from walls, to venture out of my citiscape, and let my skin drink rays not filtered through a window pane. Nature refreshes the soul. When we immerse ourselves in…
'Tis the season for sun and surf! If you're considering a trip to the beach this summer, here are a few hacks to plan the best day on the sand. Timing is essential! Go early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Don't plan to stay all day. Pack what…
Hoping for a great summer? We set high expectations for a rejuvenating and joyful experience. With the amount of money invested, the trip better offer an amazing ROI. Many of us cross our fingers or clenching our jaws, anxiously waiting to find out if this year's vacation proves to be a dream…
Today's video starts a brand new series just in time for the summer vacation season. Here are a few tips to help you optimize your vacation. Plan your meals. Hydrate. Smart snacks make great moods. Fuel your brain, heart, and friendships. Feed (and protect) your skin. Stretch. Switch between relaxation and…
The gymnast springs from the mat to the impossible bars above. Her willowy form flips in an artful spiral through the air. Gasps rise from the arena as the routine mounts toward her final moment. She whirls from the heights and unfolds her legs. The entire performance depends on the ending impact.…
Autumn's cascading leaves and glimmer of auburn across the horizon offers a perfect setting to consider falling. Though I'm as prone as Lucile Ball's screen characters to stumble through my home, today's blog won't highlight the comic relief of physical clumsiness. As we delve into squash season, let's take a moment…