While skin damage is certainly not something reserved only for those with backyard swimming pools, those who frequent the pool can certainly be at increased risk for Melanoma as well as other types of skin cancer and types of sun damage, due to increased time out in the sun combined with the reflective properties of […]
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Sun Protection for Infants & Toddlers
Your summertime fun in the backyard pool can undoubtedly be also greatly enjoyed by babies and toddlers! However, do all in your power to ensure the safety of the youngest members if your circle of friends and family includes young children who frequent your backyard pool. Swimming pools can result in increased exposure to direct […]
Reducing Painful Side Effects of Immobilization Boots
Amid the many long-term effects of ankle sprains and other types of trauma to the ankle or foot, the issues related to wearing an immobilization boot following treatment may seem insignificant. Certainly, a patient whose physician prescribes an immobilization boot should heed his doctor’s advice. The boots help to protect lower leg bones and joints, […]
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: […]
Lowering Your Swimming Pool’s Chloramine Level
We assume you’re interested in learning how to get rid of chloramines now that you’ve read about their harmful consequences. It’s kind of a case of good news and terrible news. The bad news is that there may not be much you can do if you spot chloramines in a public pool. Fortunately, there are […]
Why Are Radon Levels So High in York County, Pennsylvania?
If you’ve spent any time shopping for a home in York County, Pennsylvania, you’ve probably encountered the term radon. Real estate agents mention it during transactions. Home inspectors test for it. Radon mitigation systems are common sights in basements throughout the region. In my home in Southern York County I’ve used Airthings for many years […]
Encouraging Healthy Habits in Your Childcare Center: Movement, Part 1
While seeing young children sitting quietly at desks and doing worksheets may seem like a great start to a successful academic career (see this previous post), that kind of setting is actually far from ideal for the developmental needs of young children. Instead, movement and sensory experiences provide children with what their bodies and brains […]
Gymnastics Center Goals: Developing Physical Fitness Goals for Kids, Part 1
When it comes to physical fitness, do you ever wonder exactly what it entails? Or to pose the question differently, what constitutes a healthy lifestyle or suitable fitness goals for children? Especially where kids are concerned, the obesity epidemic may be a significant symptom, but it’s also only a symptom of a more pervasive problem. […]
Encouraging Healthy Habits in Your Childcare Center: Imaginative Play
While it won’t make its way onto standardized tests or college entrance exams, movement is an important aspect of how children learn. Your childcare center has the important opportunity to help lay the foundation for later academic achievement by giving the children in your care opportunities to play, build, and create. While those kinds of […]
Dancer Feet: Foot Care Tips, Part 1
Technically, a dancing career does not require taking a single human anatomy class. But just like a working knowledge of muscles can be helpful, a complete understanding of the human foot can be particularly significant for any dancer. Did you know that human feet are extremely complex? These relatively small structures actually incorporate 52 of […]
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 […]
Long COVID & Human Brain: What We Know in 2026
Five years after the peak years of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the biggest unanswered medical questions remains: what exactly does long COVID do to the human brain? In 2026, researchers understand far more than they did during the chaotic early years of the pandemic. While major uncertainties still remain, the scientific conversation has changed […]
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. […]
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 […]
Why Is Safety Such a Huge Concern for Backyard Swimming Pools?
Swimming pools, especially backyard swimming pools, present a number of safety concerns to take seriously. It’s vitally important to approach pool safety with utmost caution given the severity (this can mean life or death) of possible accidents that might occur. Here are some major reasons why safety is a significant concern for any activity taking […]