Seasonal tagged posts

If you’re like most people who live in Boca Raton, Florida, you’re undoubtedly looking forward to indulging in plenty of summer fun this season. However, you probably also care about your health and want to make sure to practice precautions when it comes to protecting yourself from overexposure to the sun. After all, sun damage not only leads to premature aging to the skin, it can also increase chances of developing skin cancer. Fortunately, strategies exist for minimizing the risk. Read on for more information.

Reapply Sunscreen Every Two Hours

You probably already know that wearing a full-spectrum sunscreen is an essential tool in decreasing skin cancer risk, but you may not know that to achieve maximum protection, sunscreen needs to be applied, on average, once every two hours while yo...

There is an age-old adage that April showers bring May flowers, a not-so-subtle reminder that the spring blooms—and seasonal allergies—are on their way. While allergies can persist year-round, the influx of pollen and fresh growth that occurs in spring and summer is a particularly daunting time for seasonal allergy sufferers.

Common treatments include antihistamines, decongestants and even inhalers for those who deal with allergy-induced asthma. Aside from all of the available medicines and treatments, however, is one commonly overlooked method of combatting seasonal allergies: nasal irrigation.

How to Combat Seasonal Allergies

This natural method uses saline or sterilized water to clear nasal passageways and relieve allergy symptoms...

Hypothermia isn’t just a concern for those living in cold-weather states. It can also be a serious problem for Floridians, especially if you spend time on the water. And you might be surprised to know that a person can develop hypothermia in water that is well above freezing.

What Is Hypothermia?

Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition where your body loses heat faster than it can produce it and your internal temperature falls below 95 degrees F. According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the most common way that people in Florida develop hypothermia is by falling off a boat into water that is cooler than their body temperature and remaining there for an extended period of time.

How long can the average person survive after they’ve fallen overboard depends on a number of factor...

Cold and flu season typically runs from fall through spring. During this time, your family has a higher risk of getting sick from influenza and the common cold. Although cold and flu season hasn’t started yet, this is a good time to start making sure that you and your family are prepared for it. Keep the following tips in mind, so you can stay as healthy as possible.

Wash Your Hands

While this should be done on a regular basis, it becomes even more important during cold and flu season. Teach your children to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and warm water, especially after using the bathroom and before eating. Hand-washing is a simple, yet highly effective, way to lower your risk of getting sick...

When winter’s temperatures begin to drop and the urge to stay cozy inside is too overwhelming to ignore, it’s important to keep your immunity strong. Indoor heating and the lack of fresh air in spaces shut tight for the winter months can be a breeding ground for viruses. If your immune system isn’t up to the extra stress you run the risk of catching a cold, or the flu, or becoming run down.

Each season, the cold weather sends millions of people home sick. Yet there is a way to survive the cold and flu season without sacrificing your wellbeing. We’ve compiled a list of the top tips to stay healthy during the winter.

Flu Shots

A flu vaccination can help to reduce the risk of getting the illness or lessen its severity and impacts if you do get sick...

It’s not unusual for people to feel the warm breeze on their skin, and have a sudden urge to renew a New Year’s resolutions of getting back in shape. But spring is also a time where people get injured attempting to do everything at once. Keep these tips in minds so your body stays safe from common injuries, whether you like to play tennis, rollerblade or bike.

Talk to Your Doctor

It may seem like overkill, but talking to your doctor before doing anything can be a huge preventative step. Your family history or personal health may not allow you to do it all, so get the advice now while you’re still feeling good. Also, you should always start slowly. Test your stamina with walks or light jogs, and then start building up to more moderate and intense exercise intervals.

Play It Safe

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If you’ve been experiencing an itchy nose, eyes, scratchy throat, or other symptoms, you already know that allergic reactions can put a significant damper on your quality of life. Allergy sufferers can find relief by using items purchased from a Boca Raton medical supply retailer, but you can also help keep allergic reactions at bay through proper housecleaning procedures. Following are five easy things that you can do to keep your indoor living environment as allergen-free as possible.

Leave Your Shoes at the Door

Allergens are frequently introduced to the indoor living environment via the bottoms of shoes, so circumvent this situation by removing your shoes at the front door and asking other household residents and family members to do the same.

Use a Vacuum Cleaner With a HEPA Filter

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