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Alcohol Safety During the Summer

National Safety Month is observed during the month of June which is right around the corner. With the summer starting to heat up let’s talk a little about avoiding summer heat illness when drinking alcohol. Living in Florida we are used to those high summer temperatures and know that…

Red Itchy Rash: The Skinny on Dermatitis

Most of you have had a rash before whether from poison ivy, chickenpox, or an allergy. But what is a rash exactly? And, what can you do about it? Our skin is a barrier full of immune response cells. These cells keep us protected from viruses, bacteria, and other…

Staying Healthy While Swimming This Summer

Summer is starting and that means it’s time to bring out those swim suits and head to the pool, beach, the lake, or Ginnie Springs. But these recreational waters can get contaminated with bacteria and viruses which could get you or your friends sick. The most common illnesses cause…

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports month! This month is dedicated to pursuing a happier and healthier nation. During this month I encourage you to get active and get your family and friends active as well. Exercising is a lot more enjoyable if you are doing something you…

Healthy Benefits of Chocolate

Can this sweet treat many of us enjoy really be healthy for us? Although research is growing on this topic, some experts believe that there are benefits to eating chocolate. When they talk about chocolate they are referring to mainly darker chocolate, not milk chocolate or white chocolate. If…

Preventing Anxiety During Finals Week

It’s that time of year again when you will be spending endless days and nights in the library…it’s final exam time! Whether you are trying to catch up in a class you’ve fallen behind in or it’s a class where your grade is already an A, it can be…

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