Did you know?
July is UV Safety Month. UV is short for ultraviolet radiation. Exposure to the sun’s UV rays causes most skin cancers. Even a few serious sunburns can raise the risk.

Steps to take
Limit exposure to the sun. When in the sun, wear sun screen and lip balm with a sun protective factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Find out more from 800.4.CANCER (422.6237) or cancer.gov.

Did you know
June and July are Fireworks Safety Months. Almost 70% of injuries from fireworks occur during the 30 days that surround the Fourth of July.

Steps to take
Protect your children, your family and friends from possible fireworks injuries by not buying, using or storing them.

Did you know?
90% of eye injuries can be prevented by using safety eyewear. Eye Safety Awareness Week begins the last week of June to focus on ways to protect the eyes from damage.

Steps to take
Wear safety goggles, glasses, helmets etc., as needed by the sport or activity. Wear sunglasses that protect the eyes from UV rays. Keep chemicals, aerosol sprays, etc. away from your eyes. Learn more from preventblindness.org

Getting proper sleep is especially important for children, as it is vital for physical and mental development. One of the many challenges facing a new parent is accommodating the sleep routine of newborns. While newborns tend to sleep a total of 14-18 hours a day, they wake up frequently and require attention, feeding or nurturing.

Read the full post on Sleep Advice for Parents of Newborns.

Did you know?
Each year, more than 4,000 persons in the U.S. die from drowning. Nine out of 10 drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket.

Steps to take
Wear a life jacket when boating, water skiing, etc. Make sure children wear one, even when they are near the water. Get more water safety tips from The National Safety Council at nsc.org.

Did you know?
In the U.S., the leading cause of unintended deaths from injuries involves motor vehicles.

Steps to take
Wear seatbelts. Designate a sober driver. Follow the speed limit and other safety measures when you drive, are a passenger, etc.

Secrets of the physical game.

Okay, so you may not get $4500 for this deal, but you will get a lifetime of happiness.

Is it time for you to take a small action step towards trading in your old, fuel guzzling, poor performing vehicle?

Whether you realize it or not, that multimillion dollar body can perform like a Ferrari with just one quick turn of the ignition. That’s all it takes to get your tires rolling and move your body into the right direction.

Here is a list of choices you can start with – pick one!

Read the full post on Turn in Your Clunker.

Did you know?
Dental problems affect more than your teeth. Gum disease and other mouth infections can increase the risk for heart disease and pneumonia.

Steps to take
Brush and floss your teeth at least once or twice a day. Get your teeth cleaned once or twice a year.

Did you know?
Though rare, men can get breast cancer.

Steps to take
If you notice a lump or other change in a breast, tell your doctor. Learn more from the National Cancer Information Service at 800.4.CANCER (422.7237) or cancer.gov.

Did you know?
An enlarged prostate gland is common in men age 50 and older. This is not cancer. Signs of this are the need to pass urine more often, especially at night and delay in onset and/or slow stream of urine flow.

Steps to take
If you have these signs, see your doctor. They can also be signs of a prostate infection or prostate cancer.