Practice SAFE SUN!

Summer is here, which means warm weather! And warm weather means sunburns! We all know sunburns and prolonged exposure to sun can cause skin cancer. But did you know one blistering sunburn when you are young more than doubles your chance of developing a melanoma later in life?

Whether you're at the beach, lake, or just in the backyard, protecting your skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays is critical. Remember that the sun’s rays are ever present. UV rays penetrate clouds and UVA rays even pass through glass. Although you may be tempted by the allure of a tan today, the damage you’ll do could make you look a whole lot worse in the future.

The Poop On Pedometers

What's a pedometer used for?

A pedometer is a beeper-sized device you wear on your waist or your sock that counts the number of steps you take.

How do pedometers work?

There are two types of pedometers, spring-levered and piezoelectric. Spring-levered pedometers use a spring-suspended horizontal lever arm that moves up and down in response to the movement (vertical accelerations) of your hips as you walk or run.

TOP 10 EASY WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT 

1. USE SMALL PLATES - Use salad plates or bowls instead of dinner plates. This small change can help you eat up to 30% fewer calories at meals. Also, spread the food out on the plate – it looks like a lot, even when it isn’t.

2. CHEW GUM – A study showed that people who chewed gum (preferably sugar-free) for 15 minutes twice a day consumed up to 40 calories less per day. Do this every day for 1 week and you could cut around 250 calories.

3. FIDGET – Fidget during meetings, at work or while watching TV. Sure, it’s annoying to anyone near your, but this nervous energy can burn up to 350 calories a day without working up a sweat.

Exercise Your Head!

Exercise boosts your memory.  Studies show that working out sparks the re-growth of neurons in the part of the brain affected by age-related memory loss.  Researchers may be able to use that information to identify the best memory improving fitness routines.  In the meantime, any kind of aerobic activity (like biking, running, walking, or swimming) should sharpen your memory.