Tag: Health
Walking, Bicycling, Driving, and Cost-Effectiveness
Leaving the car at home and using a bike for local errands can of course save you money. Can it save time, too? Photo: Rob Recently, it was announced that a grocery store is opening within two miles of my home. This is actually pretty good news for me as, prior to that announcement, the only grocery store anywhere nearby was more than 10 miles away. I would simply have to drive to a different town for groceries. This means that right now, most of the things I need to acquire or business that I need to conduct are within a simple walk (or a bicycle ride) from my house. Within a two mile radius, I can visit a pretty good public library, buy fresh produce and other
How to Soothe a Sunburn at Home
‘Tis the season of fun in the sun! Unfortunately, for many, it’s also the season of sunburns. If you’re prone to sunburns like I am, you know exactly what I’m talking about. You know just how uncomfortable and painful a sunburn can be. Although sunscreen should be worn every day to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun, none of us are perfect. There will be days when you forget to put on sunscreen or your sunscreen wears out. These are the days that you’ll need to know how to soothe a sunburn. Cool It The first step you need to take when you’re trying to soothe a sunburn is cooling the affected skin. Placing cool washcloths on
