Heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Know the difference.
Heat exhaustion is not heat stroke. Know the difference so you can take appropriate action the next you or someone else overheats.
Keep Your Cool : Dress for Success
Every bit helps when it comes to beating summer heat. Maximize your cool with light-colored clothes.
9 Simple Ways to Make Vaccines Less Stressful
Taking the Stress Out of Vaccinations Vaccination is one of the best ways parents can protect infants, children and teens from 16 potentially harmful diseases. Vaccine-preventable diseases can be very serious, may require hospitalization, or even be deadly – especially in infants and young children. Information courtesy of the CDC. 1. Read
YMCA Safety Around Water with Rowdy Gaines
YMCA Supports Water Safety with Swim Lessons The YMCA of Central Florida offered complimentary swim lessons for local children through its Safety Around Water event in an effort to decrease the number of preventable drowning deaths in the state of Florida. In the state of Florida, the leading cause of accidental
8 Tips for Getting Fit and Beating the Heat
Create an Exercise Routine That Keeps You Safe The Florida heat is well-known for being extreme. For those of us that like to get outdoors, stretch our legs, and burn some calories, the Florida heat can be a challenge our motivation. Below, are some rules of the road for helping you
Mosquito Season Safety
Taking Steps to Combat the Zika Virus All across Florida, communities are preparing for mosquito season and making efforts to curb another potential outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus. Here's what you need to know to help protect you and your loved ones. Background on the Virus The Zika virus is an infection spread
7 Healthy Foods to Keep You Hydrated
It's Important to Stay Hydrated! It’s important to stay hydrated and it can be easy to fall behind in your water intake. In addition to water and other healthy drinks, you can eat foods, such as cucumbers or strawberries, that can contribute to your fluid intake, helping to prevent the headaches
Celebrating Safely
Fireworks are a cornerstone of Independence Day celebrations. But celebrating with safety is key.