Sweating It’s your natural cooling system. Your body pushes sweat out onto the surface of your skin. As the air absorbs it (evaporation), it draws heat away and cools you down. This works better in drier climates where humidity is low. You might get very tired and sometimes seriously ill if it doesn’t work quickly[…]
Sunspots — those marks that aren’t freckles or moles — are signs you’ve spent your fair share of time soaking up the sun. “Sunspots are your skin’s response to daily exposure to ultraviolet rays,” says Mona Gohara, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine. These small, round flat lesions can show up[…]
If you’re planning to travel this summer, you may be feeling the pain of sticker shock — prices seem exorbitant for just about everything, including hotels, airfare, vacation rentals, car rentals, train tickets … and the list goes on. While it’s true that you might have to spend just a little bit more to have[…]
Just like adults, kids need consistency and structure to thrive. This Parenting Tip has some ideas for how parents can reinforce structure and routine and keep stress levels low by creating a summer routine of your own. The Importance of Structure and Routine Change can be stressful for children. Unfortunately, growing up comes with constant[…]
Studies suggest we can prevent summer learning loss by engaging kids in summertime reading, math games, and hands-on STEM activities. But the benefits depend on making sure kids are truly stimulated — and having fun! Here are the details, and tips for creating a rewarding, playful, educational summer. What is summer learning loss?[…]
Like the song says, “there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues” — at least for some people. Surprisingly, not everyone welcomes the arrival of summer. Those who actually dread the long, hot, lazy summertime days may be suffering from SAD, or seasonal affective disorder. SAD is best known as a major depressive disorder affecting about 5% of[…]
Plus Health Benefits and Recipes As summer comes around again, many of us are looking for ways to keep cool while enjoying the sun. A sweltering day may have us longing for ice cream and cold drinks, but these treats provide only temporary relief. Looking for a way to cool down from the[…]
While flourishing may sound like an abstract concept, Harvard has a Human Flourishing Program that helps students carve out fulfilling lives. Whether you love or hate your job, relationship and living situation — it can be hard to know if you’re actually happy and what that word even really means. That said, these psychology[…]
What would summer be without juicy, sweet watermelon? Watermelon makes the perfect snack, picnic food or summer dessert. It’s also refreshing in smoothies, fruit pops and sorbets. Have you ever wondered where watermelon came from? How about the old wive’s tale about swallowing watermelon seeds? Read on to learn fun and interesting facts about your[…]
This summer, you can make most any meal diabetes-friendly — fast. It may be as easy as portion control, or as simple as getting more whole grains. Here’s how you can help keep blood sugar stable and enjoy yourself, too. Summer’s all about parties. This year, you can make most any meal diabetes-friendly – fast. It[…]