Summer Heat According to the Center for Disease Control, heat kills more people than tornados, lightning and floods alone. And they are urging people to stay cool and hydrated this summer. Every year an average of over 600 deaths occur due to extreme heat in the United States. 40% of all heat-related deaths come from California, Arizona, and Texas. Dehydration in Summer … [Read more...] about Summer Heat Can be Deadly
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Why Runners Need Yoga
Every time I end up with a running injury I'm reminded that I really need to stretch. Not just that perfunctory stretch I pretend to do that probably just makes things worse, but a long, range of motion, stabilize the body type of stretch. I can almost feel the muscle tightness, but never take the time after a run to really get those muscles back in shape. Though it may be … [Read more...] about Why Runners Need Yoga
Earth Day and Reusable Water Bottles
Every year Americans drink about 29 billion bottles of bottled water. Even though bottled water can cost thousands of times more than tap water, we seem to be addicted to it. In fact Americans spend about 11 billion dollars a year on bottled water. Sometimes it makes sense to use single use water bottles, like in disaster relief or for outdoor events, but most of the time we … [Read more...] about Earth Day and Reusable Water Bottles
Running Shoes for a Cause
Running is one sport that is almost entirely free to participate in for most people. We take for granted that a pair of running shoes can be bought for less than $50, depending on where you buy them. Running shoes for a cause But for some people in the world even that amount isn't possible. Shoes for Africa was started after Mike Sandrock, a sports journalist, came back from … [Read more...] about Running Shoes for a Cause
Why You Should Use Fun Mardi Gras Promotional Products
The biggest event for New Orleans is by far Mardi Gras. In 2000 the amount of money generated for the city reached a billion dollars. A lot of the tourism for New Orleans revolves around Mardi Gras. I mean, the event is huge! In any given year the average crowd for Mardi Gras is anywhere from about 700,000 to over a million. There has also been a long standing 300 year … [Read more...] about Why You Should Use Fun Mardi Gras Promotional Products
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