How much do you know about E-cigarettes (e-cigs, juul, e-hookahs, vape pens, tank systems, etc.)? If you are like me, it wasn’t much until I heard about a child at my son’s school being suspended for possessing one. Suddenly, I took notice and I am glad I did. E-cigs work by heating liquid nicotine and […]
Do you wonder why some people succeed or make it – either in the workplace or with sports – and others just don’t? Grit may be the answer. Grit is courage, resolve, or strength of character. Gritty people: Finish what they start. Put forth twice as much effort. Are optimistic. Identify and fix their mistakes. […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged Alzheimers, dementia, Emotional health, healthier life, Healthy Living, Live well, relationships, support groups on August 6, 2020| Leave a Comment » Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It is not part of the normal aging process. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that begins with […]
Let’s focus on Financial Wellness for a minute! Are you one of the almost three in four Americans surveyed recently by the American Psychological Association who said they are experiencing financial stress? Financial stress can affect people physically, emotionally, and psychologically and result in unhealthy coping behaviors. Financial wellbeing includes being fully aware of your financial […]
Have you been thinking about buying your own home? It’s the American dream, right? Well, if you are not prepared, that dream can become a nightmare. Buying a home may well be the single largest purchase you ever make, so ensure you are making informed decisions throughout the homebuying process. You may be asking yourself […]
Ahhh, spring has sprung, well at least it HAD sprung for a few weeks here in Ohio and hopefully it will return soon! With spring’s arrival, many people take advantage of the warmer temperatures and longer days to begin sprucing up their houses and yards. While I love getting out in my yard and garden […]
June 27, 2013 by linnettegoard The trend to “go green” with using cloth reusable shopping bags is a good one. But how safe is it to reuse cloth for food products? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the materials used for reusable shopping bags can get contaminated with germs from food […]
April 15, 2021 by Shannon Carter “Finish your vegetables before you can leave the table” was a daily mantra my mother had for me at our dinner table. It always seemed like it was her objective in life to force those vegetables that simply could not compare to the extremely over-sweetened treats that had spoiled […]
Those of you who know me well will remember that I took about two months off this winter to recover from shoulder surgery (and a fractured foot too). Unfortunately for me, I couldn’t plan ahead to make recovery easier, as I fell, rather than having surgery for normal wear-and-tear. As I recovered at home I […]
Photo by Thorn Yang on Pexels.com Most people are aware of the dangers and health risks associated with smoking. Over the last several years this has caused the consumption rate to experience a steady down turn. The tobacco industry has rallied back by creating and introducing a sleeker, sexier, new product known as e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes […]
“What’s in your wallet?” is a great marketing program for a credit card but with all jokes aside; do you really know what is in your wallet or purse? I bet you don’t! Take the challenge. Sit down with a pen and paper and make a list of everything in your wallet. Do you know […]
I was intrigued to read new research from Microsoft that found employees report not having enough uninterrupted focus time during the workday. One of the major factors relating to this lack of time was the 192% increase in the number of online meetings and calls held now versus pre-Covid. When I look at my own […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged nutrition pumpkin, oatmeal, overnight oatmeal, Pumpkin, pumpkin foods, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin recipe, pumpkin seeds, The Pumpkin Show on October 27, 2016| Leave a Comment » Fall is the perfect time to enjoy pumpkins. My OSU Extension county office is located in Circleville, Ohio; home of The Circleville Pumpkin Show where […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged emergency preparedness, environment, family, FEMA, health, safety, severe weather plan, storms, tornado on March 22, 2018| Leave a Comment » Just about everyone I’ve talked to lately says how tired they are of our cold weather and that they are ready for spring. We all look forward to the days […]