Keepin’ it Cool
Looking to up your sleep game? According to the Cleveland Clinic, experts recommend keeping the temperature in your bedroom between 60 and 67 degrees. A cooler sleep environment, along with a dark, quiet room, can help you fall asleep more easily, stay asleep longer, and make the most of your eight hours.
Tackling Tetanus
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States uses the DTaP combination vaccine to protect children under 7 years of age from tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis. To provide the best protection, the CDC recommends a five-dose series, with one dose at each of the following ages:
2 months | 4 months | 6 months | 15 through 18 months | 4 through 6 years
The Power of a Pap Smear
A Pap smear is a routine screening that checks for abnormal cervical cells before they have the chance to develop into cancer. According to the Cleveland Clinic, women ages 21 to 29 should have a Pap smear every three years, while women ages 30 to 65 should be screened every five years. Staying up to date with screenings is one of the most effective ways to protect your long-term health.
The Caffeine Cutoff
Up to 400 milligrams of caffeine – about four cups of brewed coffee or two energy drinks – is considered a safe limit for most adults, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, if caffeine leaves you with headaches, insomnia, a racing heartbeat, or an upset stomach, it may be time to scale back.
Meet the Author
Ali Lemmons, BS, Summa Cum Laude
Ali Lemmons is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication with a minor in computer science. While at UTC, Ali also earned the distinction of Summa Cum Laude, the Outstanding Senior Award for the communication department, and was inducted into the Kappa Tau Alpha honor society. Now, as editor/digital content specialist for CMC Media & Marketing Group, Ali leads the ideation, conceptualization, and development of numerous health, wellness, business, sports, and lifestyle articles published in print and online for HealthScope®, CityScope®, and Choose Chattanooga® magazines – premier publications serving S.E. Tennessee and North Georgia. She is also involved in content creation for Digital Smart Marketing customers and is the lead copywriter for the company’s social media sites.
