HEALTH EVENTS

A calendar of recent events/activities in the local medical/health community.

FEMME & FIT

The Dangers of Tanning        Well-done or medium rare – tanning can permanently        damage your skin.

XY FACTOR

How to Father a Successful Daughter. The Do’s and   Don’ts of the new father-daughter dynamic        How daddy can play a bigger role in his little girl’s life.

PARENTING PLUS MORE

Baby’s first teeth        Help your tot get through this happy but painful        milestone.    Kids in the crossfire:    helping children cope with marital separation        Kids can recover even if parents split up.    Why do toddlers have a wide vocabulary?        Build your kid’s communication skills with lots of interaction.

COVER STORY

Making the best of summer camp        Camping tops the list of the best summer activities.

HEALTH FRONT

Getting to Know Carpal Tunnel Syndrome        Avoid painful wrists with these simple tips.

DOCTOR AT THE DESK

What is whiplash?        Know the facts about this common neck injury.    The Mirror is Lying-    Getting to Know Body Dysmorphic Disorder        Some people are fixated on their physical flaws.

WONDER FOOD

Shark tales        Shark-liver oil is not all that it’s cracked up to be.

FITNESS AND FUEL

Pedal your way to fitness        Biking has great health benefits.    Yoga, alternative treatment        Don’t just reach for a pill – yoga may be what        you need for your sore back.

BEYOND BODY

Protect your pet. Vaccinate!        Keep your pet healthy with immunization.    Squeaky clean: more harm than good?        Are household cleansers making your home toxic?

INSTANT RELIEF

Achy, breaky ears        Avoid swimmer’s ear –here’s how.    Beating the summer cold        Steer clear of summer sniffles.

COUNTER CHECK

Health.Care checks the counters to give you an update on the newest health products and medicines in the market.