January 18, 2021 by Dr. R. E. Scammahorn Husband and wife family picture My brother-in-law was born with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). One of the possible indications of NF1 is heart deformations. Specifically, for him, it resulted in his ascending aorta and left ventricle being deformed at birth. Originally his family was told this should […]
Got your Sun Screen on? Hopefully, you are enjoying the nicer, sunny weather and protecting yourself from skin cancer. Although it may not seem to be very intense, the sun can be the same intensity as it is in late August or September. Most weather reports now give the Sun Intensity value which is from […]
Intentional Connections Connecting with friends and family is essential for good health. We were made to connect with one another. In fact, we thrive on it, both mentally and physically. Researchers are exploring how social support and good relationships are converted into neurochemical signals that can boost one’s immune system. The quality of our social […]
We all have things we fear. For some people it may be snakes or spiders, for others it might be speaking in public. One of my greatest fears is developing a degenerative disease. To that end, I have made physical activity a priority in my life. Physical activity imparts an additional layer of protection to […]
March 4, 2021 by Pat Brinkman Are you still wearing your mask? Do they really work? Do you still have to wear one after getting the vaccine? We all want to get rid of these masks. So, do they really help? Sanja IIic, OSU Associate Professor and food safety state specialist, did some research with […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged bedtime, extracurricular activities, family, Family Dinner, family meals, homework, routines, school nights, school starting, sleep, sports on September 12, 2019| Leave a Comment » Over scheduled would be the word I try to avoid every fall. With school, starting sports and activities usually, resume making school nights hectic. There […]
In July I set an out of office message. “I am out of the office on vacation. I will be seeing national parks, family, friends, and the Rocky Mountains; I will not be seeing emails.” And I left. For two whole weeks! It was glorious and much needed. My daughters enjoying the North Rim […]
March 26, 2020 by bohlen19 I have officially made it through one week of working from home and I’m going to be honest with you: It feels like I’m stuck in the movie Groundhog’s Day with no end in sight. I have three small children under the age of eight that demand a lot of […]
What better way to comfort yourself on a chilly day than with the wonderful aroma of soup simmering on the stove? From hearty vegetable soups to creamy bisques to refreshing chilled soups; soup can be used for appetizers, main dishes, side dishes or desserts and are an economic staple in many diets. Soup-based meals can […]
July 6, 2017 by bethstefura There are many different facets of health. We think of health as eating well and exercising, yet health also includes our social interactions and connections. We all tend to get busy in our lives and lose contact with our friends and family. July is a perfect time to build stronger […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Brushing teeth, Disease Prevention, Flossing teeth, Gum Disease, health, Health and Wellness, health benefits, healthy choices, Healthy Living, Heart Disease, Oral Heatlh, Tooth Decay, Tooth loss, toothbrush on March 4, 2013| Leave a Comment » Did you brush your teeth this morning? Did you floss? Most of us know we […]
December 6, 2018 by lisabarlage Do you need to purchase a gift for the person who has it all? Are you trying to avoid the crush of busy stores? Or maybe you aren’t great at cyber shopping? If one of these describes you or you’re just intrigued, let’s look at a list of “Outside the […]
January 10, 2023 by bandy52 Eggs, we love them, and they are… cheap? Over the last several months we have watched as prices have steadily increased in the grocery stores. I’ve looked at my husband almost every week after going to the grocery store and rambled off the latest price increase. We’ve done our best […]
November 18, 2013 by Kathy Tutt Walk with others “The police called; they have Mom. It’s the third time this month that Mom got mixed up and was found in the neighbor’s house. Mom is getting more and more confused. She doesn’t prepare healthy meals and often forgets to turn the oven off when she […]