Televisions are a major cause of tipping-related injuries and fatalities, in addition to accidents involving just furniture (see Part 1). In fact, both TVs and furniture are involved in a startling 70% of tipping events. Let’s examine the significance of this issue and what you may do to address it. How Serious Are TV-Related Tipping […]
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How to Prevent Tipping-Related Injuries, Part 1
What does it mean to prioritize safety when choosing furnishings for your child’s bedroom? Well, for starters, it entails anchoring furniture to prevent the possibility of tipping. How dangerous is furniture tipping, and how can it be avoided? The solutions might surprise you. How Common Are Injuries & Deaths Caused by Furniture Tipping? Two children […]
Health Advantages for Pool Owners
Installing a swimming pool in your backyard makes a lot of sense since it can be a lot of fun. But regardless of how you intend to use your pool, you might not even be aware of all the health advantages that can come with pool ownership. There will undoubtedly be some additional benefits that […]
Properly Caring for Your Septic System
Proper septic system maintenance can be simple and inexpensive when you follow the tips provided below. There are four primary components which make up septic system maintenance: (1) routine inspection and pumping, (2) wise water usage, (3) proper waste disposal, and (4) septic drainfield upkeep. 1. Routine Inspection & Pumping A septic service expert should […]
Are Your Dancers Getting Enough Sleep?
Did you know that the National Sleep Foundation has found that most children require 9 to 14 hours every 24 hours, depending on their age. Enough sleep also means healthy sleep, which produces a well-rested individual. Healthy sleep impacts both physical and intellectual development, both of which are necessary for high levels of achievement in […]
How Dancing Makes You Happier, Healthier & More Productive at Work
What if there was an activity that could improve your outlook, your stamina, and your effectiveness in the workplace? Actually, there is just such an activity. No, we’re not talking about the latest expensive fad diet or complicated fitness plan. It’s an art form that people throughout the world have been enjoying since ancient times: […]
How To Avoid Getting Swimmer’s Skin
Now that you understand what causes swimmer’s hair and how to prevent it in the future, let’s backtrack and give you some tips on how to cope if your hair is already showing signs of damage. Then we’ll take a look at what we’ll term “swimmer’s skin.” (Yeah, I’m pretty sure we just made that […]
How To Avoid Getting Swimmer’s Hair
We’ve all heard about swimmer’s ear, but what about swimmer’s hair? The more time you spend in your new backyard swimming pool, the greater the likelihood will be that you’ll start to see and feel some ill effects of regularly exposing your skin and hair to chlorinated water. But there’s no need to worry: you […]
Essential Foot Care Tips for Dancers, Part 4
One of the main reasons it’s so necessary to pay attention to the health of your feet as a dancer is because of the way it can affect your ability to perform your dance techniques correctly (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). In this article, we’ll take a look at how your arches, in particular, […]
Essential Foot Care Tips for Dancers, Part 3
Sometimes no matter how careful you are about maintaining proper foot care (see Parts 1 & 2), your feet can still become injured from dancing. When they do, it’s crucial to address the problem as soon as possible. In this article, we’ll share some tips for caring for injured feet. Foot Care Injury Tips 1. […]