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Healthy Tailgating Recipes!
Posted on: August 28, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7We're on the brink of college football season, folks, just a few more days to wait. When it comes to football, you probably fall into 1 of 3 categories: elated, indifferent, or dreading it (because it's all your significant other will talk about for the next few months), but whatever your stance, I think that we can all agree that there's at least one fun aspect of football season: tailgating. Tailgating snacks can range from decadent dips, cheeses, casseroles, burgers, brats, pigs in the bl ...
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Mosquitoes
Posted on: August 20, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7We all know how pesky mosquitoes can be in our area this time of year! But did you know that mosquito bites aren't just bothersome, they can be dangerous as well. Here's what the CDC has to say about mosquito bites and how to prevent them: Many people who are bitten by an infected mosquito won't get sick—many others aren't as lucky. Since 1999, more than 30,000 people in the United States have been reported as getting sick with West Nile virus. Occasionally, an infected person may develop mor ...
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Vaccines for School
Posted on: August 15, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Well, summer is almost over and fall is just around the corner. With fall comes football, the fair, cooler weather, and for some adults and children, school! According to the CDC: School age children, from preschoolers to college students, need vaccines. CDC has online resources and tools to help parents and doctors make sure all kids are up-to-date on recommended vaccines and protected from serious diseases. Your state may require children entering school to be vaccinated against ce ...