Don’t Let the Sun Set on You
Let’s get one thing out of the way, no one is immune to UV rays. Even if you cannot see or feel a sunburn, damage to the skin is still happening. The American Academy of Dermatologists (AAD) says that even on cloudy days our skin can still be penetrated by up to 80% of the harmful rays emitted from the sun regardless of age, race, or gender. Because of this, the US Department of Health and Human Services has declared UV...
Healthy Happy Families Day This Sunday In Rock Island
Healthy Happy Families Fun Day will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 30, 2017, at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL. The event will connect health-conscious area families with vendors who can help them to reach their lifestyle goals. Sponsor tables will be located on the grounds of the Quad City Botanical Center. Admission is free and family members of every age are welcome. The event...
What I Wish I Knew Sooner
Ever wish you could go back in time and give yourself a smack upside the head? We all have those moments, and my moment was the time that I decided to take the dog for a walk while wearing roller skates. It was not my brightest moment and I still have the scar from where the skate rubbed my skin raw, but other than that we all make stupid mistakes that we wish we could take back. That is what makes life so interesting, and also allows...
Tips For Creating the Greatest Resume Ever And Crushing Your Dream Interview
As we near the end of another school year, college seniors all across the country will eventually be making their way across the stage and accepting their diploma. They will be congratulated and cheered upon by their closest family and friends, as the feeling of accomplishment and self satisfaction will take over their entire emotional state. What they will soon come to realize is that the real work has just started. Some of these...
Kids and Outside: Why They Need to Go There
There is a problem in our society nowadays, and it has nothing to do with what is going on in the White House. It is with our kids. We, as a society, are not playing enough outside. However it is important to note that, “The average American boy or girl spends as few as 30 minutes in unstructured outdoor play each day, and more than seven hours each day in front of an electronic screen.” (National Wildlife Foundation, Health Benefits)...