Races can be fun and leave you with a sense of accomplishment. Unfortunately, many have walked away from a Tough Mudder race with bad memories. At least 350 people reported illnesses after an event.
Regardless of what steps you take, you will probably have delayed onset muscle soreness after a hike. But you will recover faster by taking care of yourself before, during and after your hike.
Some sunscreens might not be as healthy as you would expect. Chemicals in sunscreen may carry health risks. But there are trustworthy brands and tips you can use to spot the best ones.
A woman and man walking through the park said a pair of bison in a field and immediately turned and walked away. However, the two animals charged and gored the 47-year-old woman.
If it’s too hot out for you, you can bring the outside world indoors! Indoor gardening isn't just for winter. It’s a year-round hobby that lets you make your home greener and healthier.
Tie-dyeing is fun for people of all ages! If you are outside, you don't have to worry about the mess. But if it's hot and you're stuck inside, you can take steps and make it an indoor activity.
A couple of years ago, we shared tips for staying cool without air conditioning. They’re great tips. But, as the summer heat just won’t quit, we wanted to add more we have learned recently.
For people with blood sugar concerns, hot weather can be more than just irritating. Heat can change blood sugar levels rapidly. It’s essential to keep an eye on blood sugar numbers on hot days.
You’ve heard the advice about covering up and wearing bug spray before. But did you know that prevention can start in the shower? Certain soaps make you more attractive or less to mosquitos.
Weeding your garden is a great workout. When you weed, you are stretching all sorts of muscles. You lean, stretch, squat and kneel. You burn through a lot of calories as you make your yard beautiful!
The Northeast has been dealing with fires for the last couple of weeks. Fire season isn’t in their wheelhouse. As a Californian company that deals with this every year, we feel we should share some tips.
Almost 312 million people visited national parks last year! The busy parks are ready for visitors. Popular spots start getting ready for spring and summer visitors during the winter.
Shenandoah National Park recently celebrated the addition of 1,000 acres of land. The land was bought from three families and is one of the largest expansions to the park in recent history.
A group of 10 hikers, aged 16 to 18, got stuck when they were unprepared for a hike. While they were under-dressed and didn't have enough water, they did have a phone with an app that rescued them.
A study on the neurological effects of outdoor exercise found that a short walk outdoors improved memory and concentration significantly more than the same indoor walk.
Today is Cinco de Mayo. You should enjoy the nice weather this weekend and invite people over for a party. Here are three inexpensive Mexican crafts that would be perfect to make outside!
We’re at the perfect time of year when it’s not too hot or too cold. It’s also not too buggy yet, and the absolute perfect weather for picnicking. Picnicking is good for your mental and physical health.
We love words from other languages that can’t be easily translated, especially when they are about health and wellness. We are looking at gökotta — the Swedish practice of getting up early to listen to birdsong.
An outdoor TV is expensive. But, more than the monetary cost, there is a quality of life cost. Having a TV in your yard takes away from what your yard is meant to be: a gateway into nature. And they can take a toll on your health.
Wildflowers are already in full bloom in many parts of the country. National Weed Appreciation Day was earlier this week. You should get out and see them in a park near you.