January 28, 2016 by tammyohio Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States? Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year…..that is approximately one woman every minute. If you had heart disease, would you recognize the symptoms? Most […]
February 6, 2014 by lisabarlage Chumlee and Big Hoss Pet ownership is a responsibility, and with this responsibility comes numerous health benefits including exercise, companionship, and unconditional love. Nearly two years ago, while cleaning the gutters on our garage, my husband and I heard a “yelp” coming from under the weeping cherry tree at the […]
November 13, 2012 by lisabarlage When: November 19th – January 6, 2013 What does it cost: Nothing – Free! Who can participate: Any adult with an email account. What is included: Twice weekly educational messages, tracking log for progress, Facebook account for group interaction, weekly drawings from participants for wellness and fitness prizes. Why: To […]
August 18, 2017 by Misty Harmon What comes to mind when you hear the terms well or wellness? For most people, these words bring thoughts of physical health. Some of you will think about mental health. Most people, when given time, realize that there is more to being well than just physical and mental health. […]
August 20, 2020 by woelfl1 Misinformation, disinformation, fake news…. All these terms, in general, describe the same thing: information that is out of context, missing details, lacking reputable sources, or is just plain false. We hear about misinformation within the context of world or political news a lot, but misleading information can appear elsewhere. Misleading […]
September 9, 2013 by lisabarlage It seems that every week or month there is a different health observance being mentioned on the news, social media, or highlighted with a walk or run. These health observances encourage us to become aware of preventable health problems and diseases through early detection and treatment. Here are a few […]
You’ve probably heard a lot about Gluten. Labels in grocery stores highlight many products as gluten free… Many of these seem like healthy products. But does being “gluten free” make something healthy? Is gluten bad for you? And… what is gluten? What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein naturally found in wheat, rye, and barley. […]
April 21, 2016 by Michelle Treber Do you remember planting a tree for Arbor Day? Do you know the meaning of Arbor Day? This day was set aside for tree planting back in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton. He was a pioneer who traveled from Detroit, Michigan to Nebraska. The pioneers missed their trees and […]
September 7, 2020 by Daniel Remley I love any type of juice in the morning- grape, orange, apple, cranberry, punch. It gives me that quick energy that I need to jump start my day. Juice is naturally high in carbohydrates and calories, and also some antioxidant vitamins such as C and A which help the […]
February 6, 2014 by lisabarlage Chumlee and Big Hoss Pet ownership is a responsibility, and with this responsibility comes numerous health benefits including exercise, companionship, and unconditional love. Nearly two years ago, while cleaning the gutters on our garage, my husband and I heard a “yelp” coming from under the weeping cherry tree at the […]
It’s hard to believe that we are approaching the beginning of the New Year. This is the time when many of us make our New Year’s Resolutions. Do you make a resolution or two each year? How successful are you at fulfilling your resolutions? I recently saw a definition of a New Year’s Resolution as […]
January 19, 2012 by Michelle Treber Beautiful Winter Snow Scene Wintertime…….. Snow, Skiing, Sledding, Ice and Survival It is a new year and now is a good time to plan for an emergency. It is better to be ready for the winter or an emergency BEFORE it happens. What should you include in your emergency […]
What do the grapefruit, tapeworm, cotton ball, and baby food diets all have in common? They do not work long-term and some of these diets can be extremely dangerous. With fad diets quick and hefty weight loss may be experienced, but the pounds tend to come back and lead to greater gain. A healthy lifestyle […]
August 31, 2020 by Shannon Carter As the world finds its way through the uncharted waters of this pandemic, you may find yourself navigating your own course. With stay-at-home orders, canceled events and limited gatherings, we are all experiencing isolation and loss on some level. Perhaps you have even suffered from depression at some point […]