Recent Health Blog | Seasonal Health PostsHealthy Halloween: Halloween Hazardsby Aimee Amodio21 Oct 2009 12:13 PMWhen I was a little kid getting ready for trick-or-treating, the big fear was foreign objects in candy and other handouts. Healthy Halloween: Healthy Handoutsby Aimee Amodio13 Oct 2009 03:14 PMHalloween has always been my favorite holiday. It's the dressing up, mostly... the chance to be someone or something else for a day! I don't mind the candy, either. But the candy is definitely a mixed blessing. Beach Bummer: Germs in the Sandby Aimee Amodio21 Jul 2009 06:57 PMBad news if you're a beachgoer: that sand may not be as safe as you think. A study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (conducted in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency) took a look at the bacteria content of beach sand... and how it can affect your family. Tips for Preventing Summer ER Visitsby Aimee Amodio04 Jun 2009 03:30 PMWant to stay out of the emergency room this summer? I know I do. Across the United States, emergency care facilities see nearly a twenty percent jump in traffic during the summer months... and now that I think about it, the majority of my ER visits have been during the summer. Sneaky Ways to Remember Your Sunscreenby Aimee Amodio27 May 2009 12:48 PMMemorial Day has passed here in the States, and that means it's semi-officially summer! Sure, you can count June 21st as the official start of summer if you like, but the pool's open so it's summer to me! Protect Them from the Sunby Angel Lynn Diamond19 Apr 2009 09:58 AMA young child's skin is so delicate and damage from the sun can happen without you even being aware of it. Your child deserves the best sun protection that you can offer them. In addition to sunscreen, protect your child's sensitive skin with protective clothing. Fixing Your Leaky Faucetby Aimee Amodio17 Apr 2009 02:38 PMYou might think this one belongs in the Home Blog... until I tell you that the nozzle I'm talking about is the one on your face. Post nasal drip can be a real annoyance! Mucus is a part of life -- and a necessary evil when it comes to breathing. Winter Itchby Aimee Amodio30 Jan 2009 07:41 PMIf you have dry, itchy skin during the colder months, you're not alone. Winter itch is a relatively common complaint during the winter. How to Stick to Your New Year's Resolutionsby Aimee Amodio30 Dec 2008 02:32 PMThe fresh start of a new year inspires lots of people to make New Year's resolutions. Some of the most popular resolutions include losing weight/exercising more, saving money/managing debt, and stress reduction. Aimee's Health Resolutions for 2009by Aimee Amodio29 Dec 2008 02:36 PMLooking back at 2008, I did manage to keep a few of my resolutions (and failed on some others). I haven't been using the free gym at my complex, but I did discover that the hot tub is open all year. I have been walking more (with and without the dogs), and even got out on my bike a few times. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Hahaha it's like DefCon Five (the military alert level)..." |
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