outdoors

We can (almost) all agree that climate change is wreaking havoc on our planet: More volatile and dangerous weather patterns, more erosion of waterfront land, more temperature extremes, and, as we’ve recently witnessed in California, more dangerous wildfires in inhabited places. And that’s not even addressing the land, water, and…

You’re likely aware of the threat that extreme heat poses to older adults. What you may not realize is that cold weather, especially extremes like the polar vortex many of us have experienced this winter, can also pose a serious threat to humans, especially older adults.  In fact, there’s new…

While many consider Summer to be the prime vacation season, those in the know understand that Fall can be a great time to travel. With fewer tourists in top spots and costs down from the fees of peak season, you’ll likely get to travel in an exciting and meaningful way…

Earlier this spring we published a post on the rising rates of lethal skin cancers. As we made clear, UV rays from the sun are the primary cause of skin cancer (along with skin aging). And other than avoiding sun exposure altogether, your best bet for lowering your risk of…

So when was the last time you grabbed a backpack and hiked local trails or even National Parks? Are you planning to surf your local waters this summer or bike mountain trails on an extended ride? Does the thought of these outdoor adventures intrigue you or scare you? Do you…

Last summer, we wondered if we were all experiencing the hottest summer on record. Well, as it turns out, we were. New research published in the journal Nature confirmed that in the Northern Hemisphere, the temperatures reached last summer were the highest experienced in 2000 years. Of course, record-keeping on…