In the summer, we spend a lot of time outdoors. Whether you are at a ball game, going swimming, taking a hike, camping or at a backyard barbecue, pests like mosquitos and ticks can not only be a nuisance, they…
Summer is here, which means warmer weather, lots of outdoor physical activity and a risk of electrolyte imbalance. It is important to pay attention to body hydration especially in the summer months. “Water is always going to be the best…
Nine kid-friendly activities will be offered at the Memorial Care Tent during the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS. Kids can practice their yoga Plinko skills, try out the suture station and even take a picture with a replica of…
Long summer days are here, along with hours and hours of unstructured time for many tweens and teens. The U.S. Surgeon General recently warned that too much time on social media can contribute to serious mental health consequences, including anxiety…
Bad news first. There is still no safe sun exposure. Nada. Not ever. Don’t do it. And if you or your kids are going to be out in the pool, on the playing field or just hanging outdoors, they need…
Love golf? Or just like to be around the action at a major event? Check out the volunteer opportunities available at the eighth annual Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS this summer at Panther Creek, June 29 – July 2.…
The Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS, a PGA TOUR-sanctioned event on the Korn Ferry Tour, will take place June 29 – July 2, 2023, at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield, Illinois. The 72-hole competition spans four days and features…
Fresh air is always the answer, but once we head outside to enjoy the summer weather, we face intense sunlight and/or temperatures, annoying bugs and energized kids who have a tendency to substitute fun for safety. The good news: taking…
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the country, and the majority of these cancers are caused by sun exposure. Skin makes up the body’s largest organ and has two layers: the outer layer called the epidermis…
As if 2020 has not brought enough headaches, tiny black biting bugs have invaded our fun outdoor activities. Whether you are raking leaves, picking out your pumpkin at the local patch or going for a walk, these biting bugs are…