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07/25/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Hypothermia: How to identify, treat, and avoid it

Hypothermia is a potentially fatal condition that occurs when your core body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Contrary to popular belief, you can get hypothermia outside of winter. It can occur in moderate temperatures or when you are submerged in cold water for long periods of time. Hypothermia is especially common among people who […]

01/20/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Fresh air, sunshine, and exercise really are good for your heart: Medical science proves the heart disease prevention benefits of being outside

Being outdoors not only benefits the body, but also the mind. In addition, it helps support heart health. Heart disease patients may tend to be very cautious as they are physically limited. However, this leads to them being isolated and sedentary. Getting out of the house and enjoying nature can help them improve their cardiovascular […]

09/30/2017 / By Russel Davis

Another reason to get your kid outside: Kids who play outdoors can SEE better, study finds

Encouraging children to spend more time playing outdoors may help them reduce the risk of developing various eye conditions such as nearsightedness or myopia, optometry experts told the Daily Mail online. Professors Karla Zadnik and Don Mutti of Ohio State University’s College of Optometry argued that easy access to technology — such as computers, video games, and smartphones […]

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