Warm weather in Modesto means more time outside enjoying neighborhood parks, backyard barbecues, hiking nearby trails, youth sports, and weekends spent exploring the Central Valley. But more time outdoors can also mean more exposure to summer skin irritations that leave you uncomfortable and wondering what exactly caused the rash. Two of the most common warm-weather skin concerns people experience are heat rash and poison ivy. While both can cause itching and irritation, they develop for ...
When the weather finally warms up, it’s hard to resist the urge to get outside and start working in the yard. Whether you’re planting things purchased from Strand Ace Hardware, digging, lifting, or pulling weeds, gardening is a great way to stay active and enjoy the fresh air. After spending much of the winter being less active, it’s easy to underestimate how physically demanding gardening can be. Hours of bending, kneeling, lifting ...
