Choosing an ergonomic tool can help gardening enthusiasts significantly reduce discomfort and fatigue and reduce injuries according to Occupational Therapist Dr. Paula Kramer at University of the Sciences.
There are millions of vacation destinations to visit this summer and thousands of sights to see, but there is one surefire way to ruin your trip -- getting sick. Although you may not be thinking about viruses and bacterial infections when you plan your trip, there are a few nasty bugs you should be aware of as you pack your bags.
Take extra care at your Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day celebrations this year by ensuring that accidents do not interfere with summer fun. Dr. Roger Yurt, director of the Hearst Burn Center of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, recommends the following safety tips to avoid burns from barbecues, fireworks and other routine activities that can pose a hazard this season.
The summer is fast approaching and sports players will soon fill the courts, fields, greens and trails looking to get back in shape and practice their game. However, this also means there are plenty of opportunities for cuts and bruises, ankle sprains, muscle strains, and knee injuries, to name a few.
Most people have fond memories of their camping experiences, but for parents, the anxiety of preparing for those days can be agonizing.
The dog days of summer are fast approaching, and while we cannot control the rising temperatures on the streets, we can control the heat index of our bodies.
For most people, summer is the season for wearing light clothing and enjoying the outdoors, but those who have gained weight over the winter are probably not eager to throw on a swimsuit or pair of shorts.
Overexposure to the sun can wreak havoc on your eyes. Sun damage can cause severe conditions such as photokeratitis (sunburn to the cornea), pterygium (tissue growth on the whites of eyes that can block vision), and skin cancer on the eyelids, and has been implicated in the development of cataracts and possibly macular degeneration as well.
The summer is a great season for getting in shape. Whether by playing a sport, an aerobic exercise routine, or just returning to that familiar running path -- this is the time for activity.
It's never too early to start protecting yourself against sun damage, and if you are a teenage girl this message is especially important.
Economy-minded consumers who want protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays — but rather not pay premium prices for sun-protective clothing — should think blue and red, rather than yellow. The study is scheduled for the Nov. 4 issue of ACS’ Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, a bi-weekly journal.
An estimated 200 people die each year in the U.S. after being struck by lightning. An extremely brief but intense hit delivers more than 10 million volts and is fatal in about 30 percent of cases. Most survivors have significant complications. Lightning presents a grave risk of death, warns Shreni Zinzuwadia, M.D., an emergency department physician at UMDNJ-The University Hospital and instructor of surgery at the UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. Zinzuwadia tells you how to avoid a lightning strike and what to do if one occurs.
Athletes, elderly people, outdoor workers, and others are all at risk of heat stroke during hot weather. This news release describes the warning signs and how to protect your health.
Summer's here and you're ready to get outside and exercise. Before you do, you might want to check out the heat index. Whether a competitor or a weekend runner, cycler or hiker, when the heat index is high it will have an effect on the body. When you get into extremely high temperatures or high humidity, "It's wise to check the heat index before working out to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke," said Gary Sforzo, professor of exercise and sport sciences at Ithaca College. Satellite uplink available on campus.
July is Ultraviolet light (UV) Safety Awareness Month. Lisa Park, MD, clinical assistant professor in the department of ophthalmology at NYU Langone Medical Center is urging Americans this summer to protect their eyes from the harmful rays of the sun.
According to the American Cancer Society, most of the more than 1 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed yearly in the United States are considered to be sun-related. Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, accounts for about 8,110 of the 10,850 deaths due to skin cancer each year. Medical experts believe that too much exposure to the sun in childhood or adolescence is a major cause of skin cancer and premature skin aging later in life.
Summer isn't always fun in the sun. Intense sunlight, hot and humid temperatures, poisonous plants and biting insects can cause a host of skin problems. The June issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers ways to prevent and treat common summer skin problems.
As an emergency room doctor and professor of pediatric emergency medicine at Saint Louis University for nearly 30 years, there is not much Tony Scalzo, M.D., hasn't seen. He says the six most common summer dangers for children include: ATVs; trampolines; bikes, inline skates and skateboards; drowning; car accidents; heat and dehydration.
Families staying closer to home this summer for economic reasons, can turn to the National Wildlife Federation's expanded on-line tool, NatureFind (www.nwf.org/naturefind/) to help them escape to the great outdoors. NatureFind maps outdoor activities and events ranging from nature trails, campsites, aviaries and zoos to wildlife preserves and local, state and national parks. It can help you plan a weekend hiking trek or a lazy afternoon exploring nature in a nearby park.
The persistent cool and damp weather in the Northeast this spring put many outdoor activities on hold. With the weather finally improving, many people will head outdoors, and when they do, they are likely to ticks lurking, ready to latch onto the next warm-blooded body that comes by. "And that could spell serious health trouble," warns Dr. Chad Richmond, a UMDNJ family physician.
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