June 3, 2019 by Daniel Remley My teenage daughter lectures me from time to time about overusing plastics, especially those that can’t be recycled. We’ve bought reusable straws to use at home, and I get dirty looks if I take a straw at a restaurant. I’ve been wondering why using a plastic straw would be detrimental […]
February 6, 2017 by Pat Brinkman Many of us share our cellphone number without a second thought. Yet, our cellphone number is linked to private information maintained by many companies and business transactions conducted with our cell phone. These include medical records, business contacts, social networks, banks and money lenders. These companies look at patterns […]
Do you eat fish at least twice a week? Studies show you should do this for good health and summertime is a perfect season to add more seafood to the diet. Seafood is high in nutrients, including healthy Omega- 3 fats. It is recommended that adults should eat about 8 ounces of seafood per week. […]
June 15, 2017 by tammyohio June is moving right along which means the summer growing season is upon us. June is also National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month. It is a great time to focus on eating more fresh fruits and vegetables. June is a good time to remind ourselves to make half of our […]
September 3, 2015 by bethstefura Has technology, or more specifically use of technology, become a concern for you? According to a recent study, most people spend five hours on their computer daily. They also spend four hours watching television and just over two hours on their smartphones or tablets. Those multiple viewings add up to […]
April 8, 2021 by powers1barker Recently I was reading an article and the researchers explained that self-compassion is not, “merely a ‘Pollyanish’ form of thinking.” They were using “Pollyanish” as an informal way to say that self-compassion is not foolish. Merriam-Webster defines Pollyanna as: a person characterized by irrepressible optimism and a tendency to find […]
May 24, 2018 by Shannon Carter It’s estimated that 83% of people who have Celiac disease are undiagnosed… or misdiagnosed with other conditions. Could you be one of those undiagnosed? With May being Celiac Disease Awareness month, now is a good time to learn more about the disease that could affect you or someone you […]
Have you seen teal colored pumpkin baskets on Trick-or-Treat nights? They have a special purpose. The Teal Pumpkin Project, sponsored by Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), is part of an awareness effort to provide non-food treats for kids with food allergies. All children should be able to experience the happy tradition of trick-or-treating on […]
June 20, 2013 by Shannon Carter Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables each day. Health organizations recommend eating at least 2½ cups of vegetables and fruits each day to decrease the risk of cancer and other diet related diseases as well as to help maintain weight. According to the 2013 State Indicator Report on […]
September 19, 2022 by zies1 I was surprised when I heard last month that E.coli cases were on the rise in Wood County, the county I live and work in. Currently, there are 23 known cases of Shiga toxin- producing Escherichia coli (STEC) E. coli identified by our local health department. This is a huge […]
In Recognition of National Sewing Month – Your workspace can be a place for a vacation from the cares and worries of your life. It may be a place to be comforted, warmed and soothed; a place to dream your own dreams; a place to create that gives you tangible form to those dreams. It […]
February 23, 2018 by Amy Meehan Meal prepping for your week ahead has become a very popular trend lately. This can help you to stay on track with your nutrition and budget, and save time. Before you can meal prep, however, you need to effectively make a meal plan. This includes your grocery list and […]
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 […]
April 17, 2017 by green308 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 […]