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  1. What Travelers Need to Know About Malaria

    by John Grimes - 2007-04-12
    It is almost time again to book those flights and head off to some fascinating destination on the other side of the world. Before you go, a quick malaria primer should be considered and here it is.Mal...

  2. Stop Mosquitoes From Infesting Your Home

    by John Grimes - 2007-04-12
    Spring and summer days are glorious as you sit out in the sun and relax. They can be ruined, however, by that eternal buzzing noise and the occasional bite of mosquito. A few preventative steps can he...

  3. Preparing for the Hiking Season

    by John Grimes - 2007-04-11
    As we roll into spring, it is time to start planning some outdoor adventures. A little mountain hiking should be on the list, but you need to prepare before you go.When the weather starts to warm up, ...

  4. Knowing Your Mosquitoes When Outdoors

    by John Grimes - 2007-04-11
    Scratching. Buzzing. Biting. Itching and even disease. All brought to you by the friendly mosquito. As spring blooms, it helps to know the different types of mosquitoes before heading outdoors.Most pe...

  5. Rock Climbing with Style-Bouldering and Indoor Climbing Gyms

    by John Grimes - 2007-01-16
    If you are looking for an addictive outdoor sport, it is hard to top rock climbing. Once you try it, you will be hooked and looking for opportunities to go high.Rock climbing may sound like the most b...

  6. Rock Climbing with Style - Heading Outdoors

    by John Grimes - 2007-01-15
    When it comes to rock climbing, beginners are surprised to learn there are a lot of different styles. In this article, we cover some of the more advanced versions.Rock climbing is definitely an extrem...

  7. Why Try Rock Climbing?

    by John Grimes - 2007-01-15
    These days, the popularity of many extreme sports has actually resulted in them not being so extreme. This is definitely not the case when it comes to rock climbing.Life is a beautiful thing. If you w...

  8. The Skinny on Skin Cancer

    by John Grimes - 2006-12-19
    While no form of cancer is a laughing matter, some forms are often considered less dangerous by most people. Skin cancer is one such form that seems somewhat innocuous, but is actually very dangerous....

  9. What Does SPF Mean With Sun Block?

    by John Grimes - 2006-12-19
    Sunlight damages your skin, even if you have dark skin or a dark tan. If you are going to be out in the sun, you need to protect yourself with sun block that counters the damaging rays of the sun.What...