Anyone who has suffered with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) will know that in spite of its unusual name, it is a plight which can cause serious issues for those suffering with it and even their loved ones. It is known scientifically as Willis-Ekbom disease and is described as a nervous system condition which can cause […]

As summer peaks so does the importance of spending a little time outdoors – getting some sun, fresh air and exercise to help us make up for the hibernation modes we might be going into as colder months approach. For children, especially, this is a must – not only does being outdoors encourage children to […]

Summertime means picnics, barbecue parties and a general preference for spending more time outdoors than in. Unfortunately, summertime also means an uptick in something that could dampen the spirits of even the most ardent outdoors-lover – bugs. Some carry disease, some sting painfully, and some are outright annoying – but they’re all pesky little pests […]

Having a lifejacket on when you go out boating – no matter what kind of boating you’re intending to do – isn’t just a safety measure, it’s also law, depending on where you are. No matter how cumbersome or uncomfortable at times, lifejackets, also known as Personal Floatation Devices or PFDs, are absolutely essential if […]