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Proper Protection

Proper Protection Unintentional injury is the number one killer in children. Are you protecting yours as summer closes? If kids are in organized sports, individual sports or just plain play hard, make sure they wear proper protection. Most don't remember on their own, so you have to do it for them. Also, check with any coaches or [...]

Laugh it up!

Laugh it up! Laughter is contagious. Sometimes even hard to control. It just feels good to have a nice laugh. Ever feel the need to laugh in church? You know what I mean! Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts your energy, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, [...]

Get started!

Get started! Now is a good time to start exercising. What’s your excuse? “I want to start on a Monday.” “After I have one more big meal” “Can’t. My back hurts.” Today is the day. Getting started is the hardest part and can be intimidating. We all need some “get motivated” strategies. This link is [...]

Exercise time!

Exercise time! Want a fun way to spend time with your teenager? Why not exercise together? Pick an activity that is fun and has a lot of movement. There are a lot of game system programs that can really work up a sweat and some laughter! It doesn’t have to seem like exercise to be [...]

Walk yourself healthier!

Walk yourself healthier! One of the easiest ways to feel good is to get into a routine of walking. 1/2 hour a day of walking is as essential as getting 8 hours of sleep at night. Walking is convenient and cheap. Just a good pair of shoes and your off!

Ouch! I slipped!

Ouch! I slipped! In the United States, 16 percent of all Emergency Department visits and almost 7 percent of all hospitalizations are for fall-related injuries. You don’t want to be part of this statistic. (See our last post for great tips on how to avoid this.)