Summer is a top season for bites and stings. During the warmer months, you may spend more time outdoors among the critters, and it’s also the time of year when many insects and spiders are most active. Insects shouldn't keep you from summer fun, but you should take...
You may take it for granted that your shoes are dirty. After all, they spend all day walking along the ground. But while you can’t do anything about how much your shoes pick up throughout the day, you don't have to settle for filthy feet. Instead, give your shoes a...
Here's a dirty little secret: your car is less clean than you think it is. And let’s be honest. It’s easy to forget about your car, especially if you’re someone who doesn’t mind a few fries or straw wrappers littering the floor here and there. Who even has time to...
Summer is undoubtedly cookout season, with grills across America piled high with meat as we celebrate holidays and abundant sunshine. Your grill can handle so much more than meat, though. But burgers and hot dogs are such common barbecue foods that it can...
When period cramps strike, you want relief as quickly as possible. Doctors suggest that the best way to soothe period pain is to take ibuprofen or another over-the-counter pain reliever. And while that's not a bad idea on your worst days, you may not want to pop pills...
When the sun is beating down, going for a run might be the furthest thing from your mind. But sweat-inducing weather shouldn’t stand in the way of your fitness goals. Here’s how to keep up with your daily exercise when it feels too hot to move. Outdoor Workouts for...
Your baby bump’s growing bigger by the day, and with it, the thermometer seems to rise daily, too. As your discomfort grows, you start pining for cooler days and wondering how to endure the next few months of heat with hot flashes and swelling ankles. ...
Summer memories and the great outdoors go hand in hand. But when the heat index climbs, you might need to head inside and out of the sun. Being hot is one thing. Risking your health is another. And in some cases, the line between uncomfortably hot and...
If you have plans to explore the great outdoors with your family this year, you're in for a treat. Family camping trips can encourage you and your brood to grow closer and form lifelong memories. Before you head out, though, make sure you're prepared for an...
After a day outdoors, bright red skin is a sure sign of a sunburn. But along with your new neon glow, you may also experience pain, itching and swelling. The sooner you can find sunburn relief, the better. In a moment of desperation, you might be willing to try any...
