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n July 4th, the perfect party calls for friends, food, fireworks and plenty of red, white and blue. “It’s an easy party to pull off,” says Nancy Siler, vice president of consumer affairs. “Celebration experts have created a patriotic themed spread of sweet and savory treats to provide star-spangled fun for everyone.” Start the festivities off with a bang using
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festive tableware and decorations like 4th of July party pics — a simple way to add spark to any celebration. Play up the Independence Day theme throughout — from beverage to dessert. “Serve an easy-to-eat meal dressed up with holiday colors,” says Siler. “All Star Sliders on Cornbread Buns are a delicious spin on the classic burger. Patriot’s Peanut Butter Popcorn — a yummy mix of popcorn, peanut butter and colored candies — is an ideal salty-sweet treat. Packed in star-studded gift bags, this easy-to-make goodie is a party favorite and a perfect take-home for guests.” Cool down when the temperature rises with refreshing, fruity Red and Blue Raspberry Lemonade. Have a blast decking out the glasses with stripes, stars and swirls using edible blue Sparkle Gel. What’s more fun than the fireworks finale? Dessert! Guests will ooh and aah over Banana Split Surprise Cake — a decadent dessert with a surprise strawberry ice cream center. It’s a new take on cake and ice cream, great for serving a crowd.
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Patriot’s Peanut Butter Popcorn, All Star Sliders on Cornbread Buns, Red and Blue Raspberry Lemonade
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Pose Significant Threats Understanding the causes and symptoms of each can help revelers survive the summer heat Summer is a season best spent outdoors, and many people anxiously await their opportunity to soak up some sun in the warm, summer air. But the summer heat can be relentless, posing a potentially significant threat to those who aren’t careful. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two of the biggest concerns for those spending time under the summer sun. Differentiating between the two and understanding the causes and symptoms of each can help revelers survive the summer heat.
Veterinarians across the country are expecting an abundance of fleas and ticks this year.
What is heat exhaustion?
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or pet owners, warm weather brings the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors with their furry loved ones. But it also brings the risk of flea and tick infestation. Veterinarians across the country are expecting an abundance of fleas and ticks this year, due in part to warmer winter temperatures in some areas of the nation. “Fleas and ticks are more than simple nuisances for your pets,” said Laura
Petree, DVM, Manager of Technical Services. “They can cause your pet discomfort, and in the case of ticks, put your pets and your family at risk for a variety of diseases.” Dr. Petree says that flea eggs can account for 50 percent of a domestic flea infestation. One adult female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day. If your pet has 10 fleas, your problem suddenly multiplies to 15,000 fleas in a month. “In order to effectively protect your dog or cat from fleas and ticks, you need to address any initial
infestation problem, then keep the problem from coming back,” she said.
Preventing Problems
Those who work or exercise in humid or hot conditions might have experienced some level of heat exhaustion. When a person is suffering from heat exhaustion, their body is losing its fluids through sweat, and that loss causes dehydration. The body will also overheat, with its temperature rising as high as 104° F.
What is heat stroke?
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Heat stroke can be life-threatening. When a person is experiencing heat stroke, his or her body’s cooling system stops working, and the body’s temperature can rise to 105 F or higher. The cooling system is controlled by the brain, so heat stroke can even damage the brain and/or additional internal organs.
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What causes heat exhaustion?
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What causes heat stroke? Unlike heat exhaustion, which is largely caused by external conditions, heat stroke can result from an existing medical condition or medications. People with certain conditions or on medications that hinder the body’s ability to sweat may be predisposed to heat stroke because their cooling mechanisms are already impaired or compromised. But heat stroke can also be caused by anyone exerting themselves in a hot environment, even if those people do
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Many people who suffer from heat exhaustion are not used to exercising or working in hot or humid environments, an unfamiliarity that makes them susceptible to heat exhaustion. Gardeners, for example, might be able to work in the garden in late spring and feel no ill effects. However, once summer arrives with its humidity and higher temperatures, those same gardeners are not accustomed to such conditions and might develop heat exhaustion as a result. Especially humid days make it difficult for the body to properly evaporate sweat, and the body will lose fluids and electrolytes. As this is happening, people who do not adequately replace those lost fluids are more likely to suffer from heat exhaustion.
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