June Well-Being Tips

• Heat-Proof Your Summer Workout. Hooray for the great outdoors, but rising temperatures mean taking care while exerting yourself. This NPR story discusses the science behind exercising in the heat, how to keep your body safe, and what to do if you suspect heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
• Eating Healthy – Even on Vacation. It’s easy to see vacation as a time to load up on ice cream, overdo the pizza, and eat on the run. If we want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it’s best to resist this temptation. These seven tips will help you stay the course when traveling away from home.
• Take a Break, Do a Day Trip. Whether you like history, romantic gardens, or hiking in the mountains, there’s a trip within 40 minutes to 2 hours from the Lehigh Valley. If you can’t fathom a period away from work right now, a long day might just be the ticket to some fun.