As temperatures drop and indoor gatherings become more frequent, adopting daily habits to support your immune defenses can help keep you healthy. Try some of these simple tips all winter long:

Tips to Keep Your Immune System Healthy this Winter

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, you may think sunscreen isn’t as important as it is in the summer months. However, protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays is just as essential in the winter.

Do I Need Sunscreen in Winter?

Pelvic floor dysfunction refers to a range of conditions that impair the ability to properly relax and coordinate your pelvic muscles. While many of these conditions are typically associated with muscle weakness, a hypertonic pelvic floor involves muscles that are overly tight or tense.

What is a Hypertonic Pelvic Floor?

Learn more about the possible reasons behind your one-sided discomfort, as well as accompanying symptoms, at home treatments and when you should see a doctor.

Why Do I Have a Sore Throat on One Side?

A growing number of women are choosing to have births attended by midwives in recent years, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office. It’s important to understand what midwives do and how they differ from doctors and OB/GYNs to assess if they will meet your pregnancy needs.

What is a Midwife?

Summer means more time outside in the sunshine; and while vitamin D is important, it’s also essential to take precautions against potentially harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.

Why You Should Pay Attention to the UV Index

Lauren Coin is a summer 2025 Corporate Communications intern. She studies journalism and public relations at Michigan State University.

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