Frostbite and hypothermia are cold-related emergencies that may quickly become life or limb threatening. Nobody wants any part of that, so let’s examine how parents can help protect their children – and themselves, for that matter. How to Prevent Frostbite Dress in layers and avoid staying in the cold too long. Wear a hat and...
Ten Thousand steps a day: it’s a walking goal that has taken the world by storm over the past few years, one that equates to roughly 5 miles per day, depending on one’s stride. So, is 10,000 a magic number we should strive for or a marketing tactic used to sell trackers? Well, the answer...
If you think you have nothing in common with black or brown bears, consider your winter living habits as compared to theirs. Let’s keep it simple – to a certain extent, both species engage the ancient craft of hibernation. For bears it’s a good thing, part of their cycle of life. For humans, staying closer...
For many Connecticut residents, cutting down a Christmas tree is a treasured tradition. In addition to the fun and attendant memories, nothing beats the beauty and fresh scent of a freshly cut tree. But before heading out this or any other year – saw and hot cocoa in hand – there are some important tips...
Ready for a positive spin on winter? Okay, here it comes. With all the time you spend indoors here in Central Connecticut, you have more time to unwind, catch up on your reading, and otherwise take a season-long breather from your otherwise busy lifestyle. That doesn’t sound so awful, does it? Still, you know what...
Dry, itchy skin can be more than just uncomfortable, especially during the fall and winter months when the heat is on. With decreased humidity, increased exposure to forced air heating, plus the drying effects of wind and cold, your skin’s natural oils can be stripped away and make it feel like sandpaper. Luckily, you don’t...
Sometimes we need a little boost, like when changing an overhead light bulb, painting, or clearing the gutters. For each, you need a ladder. Along with numerous other tasks. And yet according to the World Health Organization, there are more than 164,000 emergency-room treated injuries caused by falls from ladders each year in the US...
By the time you read this blog, we sincerely hope that a cure has been developed for the novel Coronavirus along with drugs to properly treat the disease. But that time isn’t now. Which makes it doubly important that you make lifestyle changes, as needed, to build and maintain a strong immune system to help...
When it comes to healthy, glowing skin, one thing is certain: what we eat has a direct impact on how we look. A diet high in processed foods, sugar, and fat is likely to leave your skin looking dull, dry, oily, and acne-ridden. On the other hand, lean proteins, healthy oils, raw vegetables and fruit,...
What’s so bad about sugar? Pretty much everything, especially when you consider that sugar can lead to a wide array of diseases that include cancer, diabetes, heart problems, and many others. Here’s some background information on current levels of sugar intake across the US: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that the average...
