Arms and legs heal. Heads and brains do not. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, emergency room physicians are seeing an increase in rollerblade injuries due to the lack of safety equipment being worn. Again, many of these injuries can be avoided if a helmet, knee pads or wrist guards were worn while participating in this ever increasingly popular sport. Also . . .
Summer is a good time to buy and eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
They are excellent sources of vitamins C and A and also contain large amounts of water, which is needed to maintain fluid balance. The summer sun is a good source of vitamin D but it can be hazardous to your skin if overexposed. People have reasons for exposing themselves to the sun, but few consider that, in the long run, their health and appearance are likely to suffer from excessive sun exposure. Inadequate protection from the sun may produce anything from sunburn to skin cancer. Avoid staying out in the sun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2.