If you’re a dedicated athlete, weather doesn’t stop you from your training and workout routine. But when temperatures turn hot, it’s time to take some extra precautions. Physical activity increases your core temperature. So does hot weather. When you combine the two, you risk serious illness.
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Should You Pee on a Jellyfish Sting?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Emergency medicine physician Pedro, Perez, MD, answers this one.
Don’t Let Bloating Mess With Your Beach Body (Infographic)
Want some simple steps to avoid bloating and get in shape? Here are a dietitian’s tips to slip more easily into that swimsuit.
Recipe: Meatless Beet Burgers
Using beets in these meatless burgers gives them a red-meat look without the beef. They also have a chewy texture that comes from the quinoa, oats and chopped nuts.
Dietitian’s Advice: Best and Worst Foods for Your Waistline This Summer
The word “summer” often conjures up images of picnics and barbecues. Here’s how to enjoy summer foods without gaining weight.
Summer’s Bounty: Top 5 Healthy Foods for Your Heart
Summer is a great time to renew your resolution to eat more healthy foods. Combined in healthy menus, summertime foods can help give you more than just one season of heart health.
Why Gardening Doesn’t Have to Give You Lower Back Pain
Is gardening a pain for you? Learn tips, tools and techniques from a pain management specialist to avoid injury and manage chronic pain while gardening.
Are Your Barbecue Foods in the ‘Danger Zone’?
Chicken. Barbecue sauce. Burgers. You’re all set to fire up the grill for a fabulous barbecue. Don’t let undercooked food spoil your celebration.
5 Best Safety Tips for Your Outdoor Summer Workouts
It’s great to exercise outside, but working out in warmer weather does have risks. Here are five tips to help you adjust your workouts in the summer heat.
5 Reasons Fruit and Veggies From CSA Farms Are Different
Learn about the top five health benefits of community-supported agriculture (CSA). A registered dietitian explains what eating local does for your body.