Summer is in the air! As weather warms up and school wraps up for the summer break, there are many things to do, explore, and see in the DMV area! The President’s Neighborhood Multi-Sensory Tour Even for locals, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is an amazing place to visit. After all, there’s always something new to learn or check out. From now through June 26, you can sign up for a small, intimate group tour of the White House, Old Executive Office Building, Treasury Department, Blair House, and Lafayette Park. It’s fun to be a tourist for a day! What’s in Store for the D Summer Is He
The weather is getting warmer, which means you can do more activities in the water. Canoeing or kayaking is an excellent way to get outdoors and be active. Besides looking at the beautiful scenery around you, taking to the water confers several physical and mental health benefits. Physical Benefits • Paddling can help improve your upper-body strength and muscle tone — because you’re using your arms to guide yourself through the water with the paddle. Paddling helps strengthen your arms, shoulders, chest, and back. Big Benefits of Canoeing and Kayaking PADDLE YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH
Summer Reggae Wine & Music Festival On Saturday, July 16, in Mount Airy, Maryland, Linganore Winecellars is hosting a Summer Reggae Wine & Music Festival. What’s better than kicking back under the sun and enjoying some great music with friends and family? You’ll even leave with a special souvenir stemless wine glass! Capital Pride From June 10–12, take part in the D.C. Pride celebration, designed to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and to build connections to promote positive change! This year, join in on the 45th Anniversary Capital Pride fun!
•
You use your legs to balance, maneuver, and change directions in the vessel. In turn, this movement helps strengthen your lower-body muscles .
• While trying to stay centered and balanced on the water, you will develop more core strength . Paddling helps work your lower back, abs, and oblique muscles. • It’s a form of cardiac exercise that will help your heart circulate more blood throughout your body. It will also improve your endurance , enabling you to go longer distances faster. Mental Benefits • While canoeing or kayaking, your body releases serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins from neurotransmitters. This will help boost your mood and self-confidence and improve your focus . • These activities can enhance your memory and learning ability . This is because it exercises your hippocampus, one of the largest portions of your brain that is responsible for verbal memory and learning. • If you have trouble sleeping, this activity can improve your sleep . Exercising during the day can make you naturally tired, which helps you fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night.
Take a Break
Since you’ll be in the sun, your body can produce more vitamin D . This vitamin is essential for strong bones and an effective immune system. Canoeing and kayaking are great outdoor activities to help you get your daily dose of physical activity and a mental health boost. So, enjoy the warm weather and be one with nature — this may be your new favorite summer hobby this year!
•
2 • www.malloy-law.com
Motor Vehicle Accidents • Workers’ Compensation • Slip and Fall • Social Security Disability • And More
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator