Dear Readers: It's time for summer fun, sports, games and outings. Many people use a bag of frozen peas as an ice pack for an "owie," but here is something better: This homemade ice pack will get ...

If you don’t have a first aid kit handy, local doctors say now is the time to make one. They say having everything together in one place can help reduce anxiety if there’s an illness or emergency.

If you’re looking for a nontoxic option, a DIY corn syrup ice pack is a great alternative. The corn syrup will keep the pack from freezing solid, so it’ll be soft and flexible. Aside from treating ...

Experts weigh in on what to pack in your first aid kit this summer Thu., May 13, 2021 (Molly Quinn/The Spokesman-Review) Buy this photo ...

Whether your summer includes weekend road trips, daily drives to the pool, or spontaneous detours for a hike, one of the ...

How to pack a first-aid kit. As we said, it's always better to be prepared. When an emergency happens, we usually lose our heads and can't even think straight. We panic and forget the basics. For ...