Kids' Sunburn, Teen Tanning Habits Increase Skin Cancer Risk

Kids' Sunburn, Teen Tanning, Skipping Sunscreen Increase Skin Cancer Risk A study from the American Academy of Pediatrics found children's sunburn and tanning behavior increased the risk of skin cancer. Moderate amounts of sun help provide needed vitamin D, but sunburns and even excessive tanning is dangerous. Here are tips to balance the health benefits of the sun with precautions for skin cancer prevention, including tanning, indoor tanning beds and sunscreen use for children, teens and parents. Read on...

Spring Safety Checklist for Bikes, Skateboards, Skates and Scooters

Spring Safety Checklist for Bikes, Skateboards, Skates and Scooters - Yahoo! News

Springtime means that kids who have been cooped up all winter are now frolicking in the warm sunshine on their scooters, bikes, roller blades and skateboards. Spring fever tends to make them a little carefree and accident prone. We had two broken arms within a month of each other from roller blade and skateboard injuries one spring! You can't quell spring exuberance, but you can teach kids to make sure that their outdoor wheeled toys are safe. Here's how.

Winter Olympics Fitness Activities and Lesson Plans

Winter Olympics Activities and Lesson Plans for School or Homeschool
The Olympics make a great subject for study in the classroom or homeschool. Winter Olympics 2010 is a celebrates talent, athletics, health and wellness and multi-cultural interaction. Here some ways to bring the Olympics and fitness into your lesson plans.
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How to Prevent Poison Ivy from Spreading

How to Prevent Poison Ivy From Spreading
Can poison ivy spread? Does scratching a rash caused by poison ivy cause it to spread? Is poison ivy is contagious? Find the answers to these questoins and tips on how to prevent poison ivy from spreading. Health from fellow mom of four at Associated Content, Jolynne Hudnell.
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Sunscreen Dangers and Health Advisory

Sunscreen Dangers and Health Advisory
Commercial sunscreens contain dangerous ingredients that may do more harm than good.Consider sunscreens organic sunscreens or other ways to protect from sun.
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Mommy, My Ear Hurts! Swimmer's Ear Care

Swimmer's Ear: What is It? How Do I Treat It? How Do I Prevent It?
Swimmer's Ear is a common summer complaint. It is also easily misdiagnosed and so not treated properly. This guide will help you to care for Swimmer's Ear.
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Healthy Seasonal Allergy Remedies

April Showers bring May Flowers and what do May Flowers bring? Spring allergies! Now I am certainly not going to stop smelling the flowers, but I don't want to sneeze endlessly! Nor do I want to take lots of yucky medicine. So how about some simple healthy, herbal allergy sinus treatments? I used these when I was pregnant and they are super safe, super effective! Read on...

Health Help for Dry Chapped Skin

Skin Care: Tips to Avoid Dry Skin
Dry autumn weather = dry fall skin, right? Yes, if you don't take precautions. No, if you follow these tips. Colder weather shrinks blood vessels. Skin contracts to conserve heat and moisture. Practice proactive skin care.
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