December 14, 2010 by smith3993 This is a great time to be teaching and involved in nutrition education. Foods and beverages are being shown to help our bodies fend off certain diseases and boost our bodies’ immune system beyond just providing calories and energy. A balanced diet can help lower cholesterol which may reduce the risk […]
Two years ago, when I was pregnant with my son, my husband and I did many things to prepare for his arrival. We took a childbirth class, set up a crib, decorated a nursery, and installed a car seat. What did we not know to do? Prepare for the changes that would come to our […]
November 16, 2010 by linnettegoard We owe it to ourselves to plan healthy meals so that we feel better and are more productive in our work environment. Do you ever get that sluggish feeling midway through the morning? Think about what you had for breakfast. Was it nutritious? Did you even have breakfast? What about […]
I grew up eating black raspberries as a child. They are very hard to find these days; most of the darker colored berries in the grocery store are blackberries. Now, you’re probably sitting there scratching your head and asking “Whatchu talking about, Willis?” Unfortunately, most people don’t realize that there are two distinct “black berry” […]
I grew up eating black raspberries as a child. They are very hard to find these days; most of the darker colored berries in the grocery store are blackberries. Now, you’re probably sitting there scratching your head and asking “Whatchu talking about, Willis?” Unfortunately, most people don’t realize that there are two distinct “black berry” […]
I grew up eating black raspberries as a child. They are very hard to find these days; most of the darker colored berries in the grocery store are blackberries. Now, you’re probably sitting there scratching your head and asking “Whatchu talking about, Willis?” Unfortunately, most people don’t realize that there are two distinct “black berry” […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented action in regard to temporary business restriction and closure. Within the last week, Governor DeWine has ordered the closure of all dining rooms of bars and restaurants; closure of bowling alleys, movie theaters, recreation centers and similar businesses; and the closure of barbershops and nail salons. Yesterday’s “Stay at […]
November 15, 2010 by linnettegoard A group of Extension professionals are embarking on a new venture of providing research based information in health and wellness. Some of the topics to expect are: Exercise Weight Management Planning Healthy Meals Cooking for One or Two Stress Management Think about Your Drink
December 13, 2010 by lisabarlage Ok – raise your hand if you get 7.5 hours of sleep every night? I know you can’t raise your hand – but I’m sure most of you are like me and rarely get anything close to that. And the holidays make that even worse – I’m going to wrap […]
If I Had My Life to Live Over Again “If I had my life to live over again, I’d try to make more mistakes next time. I would relax. I would limber up. I would be sillier than I have been this trip. I know of a very few things I would take seriously. I […]
The second chemical of concern in regard to food storage and cooking with plastic is phthalates. According to the CDC, phthalates are a group of chemicals (including DEHP, DINP, DBP, DEP, and more) used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. They are often called plasticizers. Phtalates are considered endocrine disrupters, and have […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged aging, Blood Pressure, good posture, health benefits, healthy choices, Healthy Living, Heart Disease, Lifestyles, physical activity, reverse aging, Wellness, workplace on September 16, 2013| Leave a Comment » Time to stand up! Standing up is good for your health. Research is showing that even if you are physically active, sitting […]
July 24, 2020 by Pat Brinkman If you’ve been outside in the heat lately, it’s important to remember to stay hydrated. Water is essential to our bodies to live. As a matter of fact, we are made up of nearly 60% water! With so many ways to get water it doesn’t have to be boring! […]