With the exception of mosquitoes and perhaps a few other candidates, no bug has a worse reputation than deer ticks (also known as blacklegged ticks). These tiny arachnids carry and spread Lyme disease, an illness that can cause serious ,,,
Even if you never buy them, it’s hard to avoid sports drinks. Sports beverages are a billion dollar industry, and countless numbers of people rely on them to rehydrate during workouts. Despite their popularity, sports drinks might do more ,,,
Summer brings a lot of fun to the masses, but it also has its drawbacks. One such summer-related problem is heat stroke, which affects numerous people every year. Heat stroke is also an issue for our canine companions. Fortunately, ,,,
The benefits of summer (or drawbacks, depending on your point of view) include longer days, warmer temperatures and no school. But suppose your health also improved during the warmest time of the year? Believe or not, research suggests that ,,,
Did you know that foodborne illnesses become most prevalent during the summer months? It’s true – you have an elevated chance of ingesting bacteria-filled food during the summer months. Here are some foods that could prove especially risky. Homemade ,,,
When the summer months come around, you can generally count on the reappearance of warm weather, various bugs and ice cream trucks. Chances are you will also see an increase in the number people milling about outside. Aside from ,,,
Have you ever had to shelf plans for a vacation due to a lack of free time? You’re hardly alone – millions of Americans are forced to cancel travel plans each and every year. In fact, research suggests that ,,,
When it comes to the summer months, many people think of things such as ice cream, swimming at the beach and warm, sunny weather. Another item that is synonymous with summer is barbequed food. But suppose all those barbequed ,,,
