Health Tip: Don't Use a Hot Tub During Pregnancy
While a hot bath may sound like a great way to soothe aching muscles during pregnancy, becoming overheated in a hot bath or a hot tub poses risks for a developing fetus, the American Pregnancy Association says.
So using a hot tub is generally not recommended for pregnant women.
If you decide to take a bath, the association offers this advice on how to do it safely:
* Don't let the water get too hot, whether it's in a bath or hot tub.
* If you do choose to use a hot tub, don't stay for more than 10 minutes.
* Body temperatures of 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit or higher can be dangerous for a fetus, so take your temperature regularly to be sure it is not too high.
* If you start to feel uncomfortable, sick, or notice that you've stopped sweating, get out of the water as quickly as possible.
Health Tip: Am I Getting Too Old to Drive?
Driving can become dangerous for some seniors as they decline both physically and mentally.
Here are warning signs that a senior may no longer be safe behind the wheel, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:
* Memory problems, such as forgetting the destination or route.
* Difficulty concentrating.
* Difficulty seeing in general, or under certain conditions.
* Hearing problems.
* Arthritis, especially when it affects the hands and fingers.
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