HOOAH 4 Health All Year Long

Spring/Summer

Fall/Winter

The longer days and higher temperatures of spring and summer inspire people to spend time doing things they don't do at other times of the year: swimming in the local pool, enjoying barbecues and picnics with friends, even simply lounging in the warm sunshine. But some of these activities can be hazardous to your health if you don't know how to take the right precautions. Here are some HOOAH 4 HEALTH articles with helpful hints on how to stay safe and healthy this spring and summer.

Sun Protection: Be Sun Wise Too Much Sunlight Can Be Dangerous What is the Ultraviolet (UV) Index? Sources of Ultraviolet Radiation Sun Overexposure and Melanoma How to Perform a Melanoma Self-Exam Prevention of Heat-Related Injuries Lightning Kills - Play It Safe Tornado Safety Hurricane Safety Safe Food: Summertime Picnic Tips Summer Grilling - Best Recipes Swim Healthy Cool Down for a Healthy Summmer Spotlight on Injuries from Fireworks

Extreme Heat: A Hot Tip from the CDC These self-help measures are not a substitute for medical care but may help you recognize and respond promptly to warning signs of trouble. Your best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool and making simple changes in your fluid intake, activities, and clothing during hot weather can help you remain safe and healthy. Visit the CDC's extreme heat guidelines and tips today! Extreme Heat Prevention Guide Hot Weather Tips

Links to outside resources:

Hyperthermia - Too Hot for Your Health From the National Institute on Aging

First Aid for Bee and Insect Stings From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Drowning Prevention From the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa) From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Itching for Some Allergy Relief? From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Lawn Mower Safety From the Fort Detrick Public Affairs Office

BBQ Safety From the Fort Detrick Public Affairs Office

Be Safe When Barbecuing From the Hanford Fire Department - U.S. Department of Energy, Richland Operations Office

Lawn and Garden Safety Tips From the Office of Information and Public Affairs

Fall and winter bring with them a sense of ending -- falling leaves, shorter days. But they also bring with them a sense of beginning -- the new school year, the first snowfall. There's lots to do, especially as the holidays approach. How can you and your Family maintain a safe, healthy, low-stress lifestyle during the cooler months? Here are some HOOAH 4 HEALTH articles that can help you survive and thrive long into the new year.

	Back to School Scholarship Programs Hurricane Safety Halloween Safety Enjoy Winter and the Holidays Safely! How to Stay Safe Indoors and Outdoors, At Home and On the Road Holiday Safety
Holiday Food, Holiday Nutrition Weight Gain over the Holidays This Year's Flu Season Holiday Stress Holiday Blues

Links to outside resources:

Home Heating From the Ft Detrick Installation Safety Office

Snow Shoveling From the Ft Detrick Installation Safety Office

Plan Ahead to Avoid Holiday Travel Pitfalls From the U.S. Army

During a Winter Storm From the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Be Prepared: Staying Safe and Healthy in Winter Weather From CDC