Snow is fun, but frostbite is not. When children are playing in the white stuff, call them in regularly to check their extremeties. If skin looks waxy, warm it immediately. If the damage seems severe, consider a wellness clinic for a second opinion.
Snow is fun, but frostbite is not. When children are playing in the white stuff, call them in regularly to check their extremeties. If skin looks waxy, warm it immediately. If the damage seems severe, consider a wellness clinic for a second opinion.
This is your chance to do February birthdays right. There are fewer February birthdays than any other month, so take your time. CeLeBrAtE at a favorite restaurant, with a gathering of special friends, or with a relaxed and chatty phone call to someone far away.
Did you know that Leonardo da Vinci (no relation to the noted movie star) claimed that amethyst helps to make us smarter and clear away bad thoughts? It's also February's birthstone. This Valentine's Day, gift an amethyst trinket with a wish for peace, stability, courage, and strength in the coming year.
Hot water is vital in household use. Washing hands, dishes, and clothes requires a dose of the warm stuff. It's tempting to run the faucet on high to warm up the flow before sticking your hands under. Turn your water heater to 120 degrees so hands don't get scalded in the rush to return to a game or television show or get to the dinner table.
Smokers near business entrances can contaminate your personal air. If you can, choose a door away from the designated smoking spot. The CDC says secondhand smoke can have immediate adverse effects and increase your risk of having a heart attack.