When you think of salt water, do you think of its wonderful benefits it can give your body and beauty? It may even be a great alternative in some of your daily hygiene routine. Though, we know what you’re thinking when you see “salt water”. The ocean. The ocean is filled with it (naturally, which is always the best). So …

This year for the holidays more than ever, a lot of people will be receiving a brand new video game system. Even though we might not think it, we must set time limits to prevent video game injuries. Some children now experience the same types of aches and pains as their parents get from sitting at a desk all day. …

The holidays are officially here. This year, the holidays might look a little different because of the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean we should fall out of our routine and put our health on the back burner. This year, we need to keep it simple and stick to the basics. The truth is that a lot of holiday parties and …

Thanksgiving might be the only holiday where overeating isn’t frowned upon, but just because we can overeat doesn’t mean we should. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant to celebrate with loved ones and show our gratitude. Thanksgiving is also about the food. It’s a night of feasting and enjoying some of your favorite Thanksgiving dinner favorites. While it’s okay to enjoy …

When a hurricane strikes, you can be on your own for 72 hours or more. Back in 1992, when Hurricane Andrew hit Homestead, there was not an operating supermarket from Kendall to Key Largo for weeks. Power was out in some areas for 9 weeks. In case this were to happen again, you want to have the necessities of life …

On average, 180 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries during the weeks before and after the July 4th holiday. Fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. You can help prevent fireworks-related injuries and deaths by following a few common-sense guidelines. Here are some safety tips to follow when using fireworks: Never allow …

The summer is the perfect time to enjoy some fun in the sun with your friends and family, but the sun can be harmful to your skin if you don’t use proper protection. Skin cancer can be caused by injury to skin cells that result in damaged DNA, due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from tanning beds or from the sun. …

Mental health is just as important to our wellbeing as physical health, especially during COVID-19. Many experts recommend staying on track with your mental health in order to avoid a breakdown rather than focusing on “fixing” an issue once we are already facing it. Keeping your mind healthy can have a huge impact on your physical health and the quality …