Empowering a healthier you
Get inspired to live a healthy lifestyle and improve your overall wellbeing with health resources and articles on the Virginia Premier blog.
Physicals and Vaccinations
Making sure that your child is healthy and strong is a vital part of the back-to-school prep. Learn more about the basics about physicals, sports physicals, and vaccinations.
Summer Water Safety
Whether you’re heading to the beach, the river, or the neighborhood pool, it’s important to know the basics of water safety. According to the American Red Cross, drowning is the leading cause of death for children, and the CDC lists it as the fifth most common cause of unintentional injury death in the United States.
Eat Your Watermelon
Watermelons may be 92% water, but don’t underestimate them! They are packed with vitamins and minerals that can benefit almost every part of you.
Preventing Dehydration
It wouldn’t be summer without warm days and outdoor activities. Make sure dehydration doesn’t ruin your fun! Part of being sun safe means knowing how to prevent and treat heat-related illnesses. Follow these four simple tips to stay hydrated and happy all season long.
Sun Safety Tips
No matter what you’re doing outside – whether it’s relaxing by the water, camping, playing outdoor games or sports, or just hanging out in the backyard – it’s important that you protect your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Fireworks Safety
Learn more about fireworks safety tips, including laws and regulation, kids and pet safety, and fireworks disposal.
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