May 16, 2013 by lisabarlage Before the days of supermarkets, many families relied on growing their own vegetables and preserving them for use over the long winter months. If you’re thinking about putting in a vegetable garden this season, you’ll have plenty of company. Raising edible plants is the fastest-growing trend in gardening. Whether you […]
If you have a teenager in your home, they are probably celebrating the start of their summer break. This can mean they stay up later, sleep in longer and relax more. Like other working parents, you may be dreading the extra-long gaming sessions and screen time that your kiddos may be planning over the summer. […]
December 13, 2018 by green308 I’m beginning to notice a higher than normal amount of questions about the thyroid at my nutrition programs. Since January is Thyroid Awareness Month, I decided to refresh my brain and hopefully yours as well about the purpose and structure of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped […]
What will be on our plates in the future? What are the food experts predicting we will be eating by 2050? Will our meals look much the same as they currently do, or are we moving in a very different direction? Although no one knows with certainty what the future will hold, an article done […]
Good nutrition is important for everyone but for shift workers, healthy eating is vital to feeling your best, both on and off the job and for maintaining your mental, spiritual and physical health. Eating during shift work often requires a change in the type of foods chosen and the timing of meals. If you work […]
Do you think windows will provide sun safety protection? Think again. Glass windows only effectively block Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, leaving you exposed to Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays. Car windshields are partially treated to filter out UVA rays, but side windows may be letting in 63% of the UVA rays. Does it really make a […]
Do you think windows will provide sun safety protection? Think again. Glass windows only effectively block Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, leaving you exposed to Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays. Car windshields are partially treated to filter out UVA rays, but side windows may be letting in 63% of the UVA rays. Does it really make a […]
December 24, 2018 by Shannon Carter Pause. Breathe. Breathe again. Many of us are exhausted and stressed by this point at year’s end. Sometimes, we are so exhausted that we can’t enjoy the holidays. Instead of having yourself a “merry little Christmas,” maybe we could work toward a mindful Christmas. Here are a few ideas […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged Balance, Exercise, get moving, health, health benefits, Healthy Living, Holidays, Lifestyles, office parties, priorities, stress reduction, time study, Unplug, Wellness, Work–life balance on December 7, 2015| Leave a Comment » As the holiday season approaches, requests are made to participate in “Secret Santa” at work, office parties, “Ugly […]
February 4, 2021 by kathygreen24 When you hear the word caregiver, what image comes to mind? Maybe what you see is someone in your family, someone you work with, a friend, or even you. The reality is approximately 25% of adults in the United States report being a caregiver to someone with a long-term illness […]
April 29, 2013 by Michelle Treber Do you remember any these games? Red Rover, Simon Says, Hop Scotch, Four Square, Kick- the- Can, Hide-and-Seek, Tether Ball or Tag? I recently asked my sister about the games we played as kids. She quickly fired off the names of these games for me. We have many fond […]
I sat for what seemed like a frustrating amount of hours and minutes every day… zooming, teleworking, watching television, healing from back pain (exacerbated by long hours on the computer)… almost immobilized by fear, depression, anxiety, lack of motivation… and I felt guilty… why wasn’t I connecting more with my teen children, who are struggling […]
September 27, 2019 by lisabarlage Do you love foods that are traditionally served for breakfast like pancakes, waffles, or omelets? Studies of America’s favorite foods often include: bagels, waffles, bacon, pancakes, and sausage gravy with biscuits towards the top of survey results. Many of these foods we may not actually eat that often though, because […]
December 13, 2018 by green308 I’m beginning to notice a higher than normal amount of questions about the thyroid at my nutrition programs. Since January is Thyroid Awareness Month, I decided to refresh my brain and hopefully yours as well about the purpose and structure of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped […]