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The Causes of Skin Fissures And, More About

Skin fissures can occur for a variety of reasons, and their causes often depend on their location and environmental factors. Some common causes include: Dry Skin: One of the important causes of skin fissures is dry skin, medically known as xerosis. When the skin lacks sufficient moisture, it becomes more prone to cracking and developing fissures. This can result from environmental factors, such as low humidity or excessive bathing with harsh soaps. Friction: Areas of the body subjected to repeated friction, such as the feet (especially the heels) and hands, are usceptible to fissures. This friction can be caused by ill-fitting shoes, walking barefoot on rough surfaces, or performing manual labor without gloves. Moisture: Excessive moisture, often seen in individuals who frequently immerse their hands or feet in water, can weaken the skin and make it more susceptible to fissures. This is particularly common in people who have jobs that involve prolonged exposure to water. Skin C
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Creating a Balance Between Youth Sports and Summertime

 

As the country continues to get back into youth sports in various ways, it's important to remember that it IS summertime. READ MORE. gravtechnology

With schools closed and most parents working from home during the spring, it felt like, other than not going to the beach, that was our summer break.

But when you think about it...it wasn't.

Summertime is about kids staying up later than usual, sleeping in, and then spending their days hanging with friends on the playgrounds, at the pools, or wherever they can be kids – with no schoolwork of any kind involved.

While kids might have spent the spring entrenched in their summer sleeping habits, most playgrounds, pools and other popular kid hangouts were closed or off-limits. And don't forget, and the school was in session – in a very different way.

So now, what we have to be careful about, as parents, is to ensure our kids still have their summertime 

Kids of all ages need the freedom to be kids within whatever boundaries are acceptable, depending on where they live. If a coach is having "voluntary" workouts because their regular spring training sessions or season were cancelled, it doesn't mean that your child HAS to be at every one of them. They might skip it because you're away on vacation or maybe, to attend a pool party happening at the neighbours' that they don't want to miss.

If football camps are available, sure, it's OK to take advantage of them just as you would any other summer. But your child doesn't have to attend more than usual just because they missed the spring flag football season. Yes, they might want to, but accept that they might not.

July and August are the official months of summer. They are the only two months of the year when, for most families, there's no school. There's just a smattering of youth sports commitments and a lot of family time. Just because we are coming off a unique spring that includes all of the above in some way, it doesn't mean we should steal the real summer break from our kids.

Stay safe and healthy.

Jon Buzby has been involved in and writing about youth sports for the past 30 years with perspectives as a parent, coach and board member. Jon is an award-winning writer, and his latest book, "Coaching Kids Made Easier," is available on Amazon. Send comments or future

Vanita Krouch, the U.S. Women's Flag National Team quarterback and one of the leading ambassadors for the sport of flag football, was recently presented with a rare opportunity. The NFL invited her to be the NFC offensive coordinator for the debut of the 2023 flag football Pro Bowl game. 

"That moment was jaw-dropping. It was like, 'oh my gosh, I'm living in a dream.' Being a part of history in the present moment is so exciting," Krouch said. "When you think of football, there is not a larger powerhouse than the NFL. So, to have the NFL bring it [flag football] to the stage on a global scale with the brightest stars, it's a huge thing and truly just a gift to be a part of."

While Krouch recalled many memorable moments throughout her week of Super Bowl festivities, she highlighted her time conversing with players and coaches about the game of flag football. At the same time, they conversely informed her more about the game of tackle.

"We were teaching each other a different language," Krouch said. "They're not as acquainted with flag football as I am because that's kind of my language. So, they were helping me expand my knowledge of the language of tackle, and I was teaching them the language of the flag. READ MORE. digitalfitnessworld

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