Start the year off with some emergency preparedness and planning. The new year is a time for learning from the past and looking forward toward the future. Considering the recent fires and power outages that hit Southern California, it’s a good time to think about preparedness. “Orange County has multiple hazards which can affect public […]
Keep Your Kids Swimming Safely
Warmer weather means more trips to the beach or the pool. Children and adults of all ages will flock to the nearest body of water for vacation, parties and celebrations of all kinds. While it’s important to get out, soak up some vitamin D and get wet, it is also vital to remember the rules […]
Keep Kids Water Safe
Project Wipeout Program Coordinator William Koon offers families tips for staying safe in the pool and ocean. Saying hello to summer means sun, sand, warm weather and time in the water. Fun in the sun—and water—also means some potential dangers for kids heading into summer vacation ready to let loose. It’s these kinds of dangers […]
Tips for Good Dental Hygiene
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Here’s what you need to know about starting your kids off for a lifetime of good dental hygiene. For many of us, brushing our teeth is a habit that would be hard to break. But once we start having kids, good dental hygiene becomes a process we must […]
Breast Cancer Risks and Symptoms
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As busy as our lives can be, a refresher course on the risk factors and symptoms is a good reminder to make sure we are taking care of ourselves as well as our family’s needs. Sadly, according to BreastCancer.org, twelve percent of women today will develop invasive breast cancer, […]
April Showers? Bring It.
Tut, tut — it looks like you’re stuck in the gym? With Cali on track for its wettest year in history, use these wet-dry goodies so your al fresco workouts aren’t left high and dry. FITS Socks Aptly named, these super fine merino wool socks hug your foot in a way few others do. Design […]
Mission Hospital: Summer Swimming Safety
Whether it’s a pool, lake or ocean, summer is the time to make a splash. But before you cannonball into the water, plan ahead and keep in mind important safety tips. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about 10 people die of accidental drownings a day. It is the second most […]
Mission Hospital: Kick Tobacco to the Curb
Kick Tobacco to the Curb & Protect Your Unborn Baby’s Heart Did you know that unborn babies exposed to tobacco are at higher risk of a-fib and stroke? One in every 4,000 newborn babies will suffer from a stroke, and that risk increases drastically with smokers. It’s no news that smoking is bad for you, […]
Summertime and SPF
We hardly need summer to come around to start getting serious about sun protection in OC, but there is never a bad time to freshen up your SPF game. In the soaring temps of July and August, even high-end makeup skin options can get runny or separate when accidentally left out uncovered or in the […]
CalOptima: Keeping Indoor Allergies at Bay
A large number of Orange County’s young and old are sniffling, sneezing or wheezing their way through spring’s allergy triggers. Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. with a cost of $18 billion, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With increasing amounts of money being spent […]
