Summertime heat brings with it special considerations for those with heart conditions, and it's especially important to stay hydrated and as cool as possible during these dog days. For every degree your body's temperature rises, your heart beats 10 BPM faster,...

Peanut butter and jelly. Gin and tonic. August and crowds. They just go together. It's understandable, as work schedules and school schedules seem to allow for a majority of the population's vacations to occur within the same short window of time. With a little...

Pool time is a great way to both relax and raise your activity level. According to Shape magazine, pool exercises are good for everyone -- and great for those with back or knee pain. Cardio For cardio and total body exercise, nothing beats laps across the pool. You...

Corn on the cob is a crowd favorite during the summer, and according to Oh Sweet Basil, four secrets will help you prepare it on the grill perfectly. The first step is to pull the husks back on the corn without removing them and strip away the silk strands. Next, fill...

Cake. Chrysanthemum. Waterfall. If you've ever wondered what to call the different types of fireworks you see during a professional show, other than "that cool one that trailed off," you've come to the right place -- and can impress (or annoy) your friends afterward....

* Use fireworks on a hard, flat and level surface. The surface should be in an open area away from buildings, vehicles and shrubbery. * Use a long-handled lighter so you can keep as far away as possible. * Light one at a time. If it doesn't light, don't try to relight...

Psychologists say fathers give children a sense of well-being, self-control, inner strength and all that good stuff. But forget all that. Let's get real. Dads are fun. Maybe there is a Dad School somewhere that teaches them basic Dad stuff because they more or less...

It's the month that celebrates Father's Day, which makes it a good time to reflect on the ways fathers have been portrayed on TV. Dads have traveled quite the route, starting with the 9-to-5 businessman who steered the household, steady and secure. The family around...

Welcome to June, when thoughts turn to vacations. School vacation, work vacation, whatever -- it's summer and it's time to chill. Or travel. Looking for something fun to do this month? Here are some events to fire up your brainstorming and kick off the summer season:...

If you are a regular hiker or camper, you've likely heard the admonishment "Leave no trace." The idea is to make as little impact as possible and to take out what you carried in. This mantra can also extend beyond forests and trails to another popular recreation area:...