Drink Water!

Your daily fluid intake is very important for your overall health.


Water helps your body with the following:                                  
•Keeps its temperature normal.

•Lubricates and cushions your joints.

•Protects your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues.

•Gets rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements.
 
Days when it is hot or you are getting exercise in the sun you need to drink more than usual to replace what you are losing.
 
The CDC website will give you more details about the what and why of drinking water.

Lightning Safety Awareness Week

Many families spend time in parks, on bike trails, on ball fields, or just out in the backyard during the summer months.  Lightning is one of the hazzards of summer.

If you see lightning, seek shelter immediately in a home or building since lightning will usually travel through the wiring or the plumbing into the ground. This is Lightning Safety Awareness Week, and summer is the peak season for this deadly weather phenomenon. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov to learn more.

The Great Pleasures of Summer

One of summer's advantages is the great seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables that are available.  Try some new varieties and add flavor, texture, and color to your meals.  Fruits and vegetables are a rich source of fiber, antioxidents, vitamins, and minerals.

Check out the Hibbing Farmers Market for fresh, local items or the produce department of your favorite grocery store.

Grandma's In The Park Is Restaurant of the Month

During the month of June visit Grandma's In The Park and try one of their new, healthier salads. 

Grandma's is taking part in the Hibbing Healthy Lifestyles Coalition's "A Light Night Out" program.

Five Summer Swimming Safety Tips

Nothing says summer vacation like warm days spent at the pool or a quick weekend retreat to the beach. Whether you’re jumping waves in the ocean or splashing around in a pool, these tips from the Federal Citizen Information Center will help keep you and your family safe this summer.
• Teach your kids to swim or send them to swimming lessons.  Giving your kids the basic water skills they need will go a long way in keeping them safe.

• Keep an eye on your kids. With lots of kids splashing around in public pools, it’s easy for someone to get dunked by accident. Know where your kids are so if you see them go under you can make sure they come right back up.

• Check your drains. If you have your own pool, make sure your drains meet the safety standards. Drains that don’t could catch children’s hair and pull them to the bottom of the pool very forcefully.

• Don’t panic in a riptide. Before you or your kids go in the ocean, make sure you all know what to do if you get caught in a riptide. The key to staying safe is to try to swim parallel to the shore. Don’t fight your way directly back to the beach, but swim sideways until you are out of the current. Wave for a lifeguard and they’ll help get you back to shore safely.

• Play it safe in the lake. Lake water can be murky, making it hard to see what hides below the surface. Wear water shoes to protect your feet from sharp rocks or other debris. And don’t swim too far from shore. You may not realize how far you’ve gone until you try to stand and can’t find the bottom.

Playing in the water should be a fun family activity. Use these tips from the Federal Citizen Information Center and your family can stay safe while cooling off.

Small Changes Will Make You Healthier

Rise and Dine!
Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food.  Don't skip breakfast to cut calories or time.  Studies show that people who eat breakfast are most likely to maintain a healthy weight, do better in school or at work, and all-in-all just have a better day.  Breakfast does not have to be elaborate.  Easy to prepare morning meals include cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt with fruit, whole-grain waffles or even last night's pizza!