August Well-Being Tips

• Best Beach Tips. The municipal government of Ocean City, New Jersey, has put together great information on ways to enjoy the beach and how to prepare so that you, your family, and friends have a good experience. It includes how to get out of a rip tide, a sure-fire way to protect your hair from the sun, plus much more.
• Exercise More for Longer Life. Maybe the standard 150 minutes of exercise isn’t enough. According to CNN Fitness, the highest reduction in early death was in people who reported 150 to 300 minutes a week of vigorous physical activity or 300 to 600 minutes of moderate physical activity – or an equivalent mix of the two. It’s worth reading about.
• 50+ Ideas for a Summer Barbecue. Looking for something a little different to wind down the outdoor eating season? This article from Country Living has a bucket-full of suggestions that will keep the good vibrations going. Most of these are simple and can be put together with little to no extra spending or hard work. It’s still summer – so relax!