We embrace summertime in the Pacific Northwest like a long-lost love. After months of marching around in Gore-Tex and waterproof moccasins, we’re ready to spend gloriously long days out in the sun.
And this presents our next problem: exposure to the sun.
Here in the fourth edition of
The Herald’s Good Health magazine, we’ll help you navigate the outdoors without painful, if not permanent, injury.
You’ll find good information on skin cancer and its treatment, including how to recognize potentially threatening moles and when to see a doctor.
We talk about the need for sunscreen and remind you that you need one-fourth of a cup to safely cover your exposed epidermis.
Speaking of your exposed epidermis, do you know how to extract a splinter? We’ll tell you.
You’ll read about what to do with your kids’ scrapes, itches and bites. Is Calamine safe? (Yes.)
Properly fitted life jackets are a necessity on the water. We’ll show you the best kind for various activities so you can swim and sail worry-free.
Our stories will help you fit out your backpack for any day hike, grill marshmallows without burning down the house and make a good impression at the dog park.
Hey, maybe that’s why they call them the dog days of summer.
Summer foods: Four stars of the season and simple ways to enjoy them.
Boot camp: Don’t let the name scare you away from conditioning classes.
Hitting the trails? The 10 essentials you should pack for every hike.
Sunscreen: Is yours giving enough protection? What to know before you buy.
Skin cancer: Don’t close your eyes to warning signs.
Life jackets: How to choose the right type and fit for your child.
Before you set sail: Know your boating safety rules and equipment.
Scrapes, itches, bugs: Children’s common summer ailments and how to treat them.
Keep tweezers handy: Tips for prying out pesky splinters before they become a problem.
Fire safety: Precautions you should take with fire pits, grills and sparklers.
On the town with dogs: Cars are no place for your pup on a hot day. Plus: etiquette at the dog park.
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