Theme Day at the b5 media Health & Wellness channel centers around the topic of Summer Fun. Hosted by Lib at Healthbolt, the round-up offers some last minute, end -of-summer suggestions. 

Check out what our bloggers have to say:

At Healthbolt Lib and Liz believe you should be able to laugh a little about your health, and thus, would like to introduce you to the Laryngospasms. Enjoy.

While it’s often difficult for Alzheimer’s caregivers to plan for summer fun, Mary Emma Allen has some ideas at Alzheimer’s Notes.

At Mental Health Notes, Alicia tells us how to find free mood boosters to manage depression and shake things up in the bedroom with Sunshine Can Help Your Brain Grow Big And Strong.

Kristina at Autism Vox goes on vacation by the ocean for fun in the sun and surf, and some reflections on summers past and how her son has grown.

“So what did your family do this summer?” If you’re still thinking of a cool answer to that question, think no more! Grace from Kids Health Notes gives us FIVE fun ideas to make the end of summer memorable.

For those of you who like to use or who want to try homeopathic remedies for those itches, aches and pains that come along with summer time fun, Marijke at Help My Hurt shares a press release that outlines what types of products may be able to help you.

Summertime is barbecue time, but Ruth at Eating Fabulous recommends you marinate your meat before grilling to reduce the formation of carcinogen compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCA) during grilling.

Karen Lynch at The Pink Ribbon Review wrote a post explaining Why Summer Fun is Just What the Doctor Ordered.

Kelly at Grounded Fitness shows us how to beat the summer heat and intensify your workouts with these special little water bottles.

I hope you enjoy these offerings.  What have you been doing for summer fun?

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It’s “Summer Fun” for the Health & Wellness Channel Theme Day

 With the Olympics located in China, panda bears come to mind.  There seems to be a fascination with these black and white bears with the black patches around  their eyes.  They’re native to southwestern and central western China.  Because of their distinctive markings, they’ve been a favorite with artists and photographers, as well as writers.

These animals become the focus of story books and find their way into art.  Children enjoy reading about them.  Often you’ll find that pictures and picture books entertain Alzheimer’s patients.  Looking at them may initiate conversations and mind activity.  

See some suggested books below to entertain youngsters and Alzheimer’s patients alike:

Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?

Zen Shorts

A Panda is Born/Baby Panda’s First Year

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Panda Picture Books for Alzheimer’s Patients’ Entertainment & Children’s Learning About China