Family Mealtime December 3rd is Family and Consumer Sciences Day. The theme for the 2019 “Dine In” for Healthy Families is, “Neighbors as Family”. This December, I encourage you to host a “Dine In” meal with your neighbors of choice. This might be neighbors in an apartment, college dorm or friends from across town. […]
September 16, 2013 by Pat Brinkman Time to stand up! Standing up is good for your health. Research is showing that even if you are physically active, sitting a good portion of the day can be a risk factor for poor health and possibly even premature death. Most of us spend a lot of time […]
Have you been celebrating the 50 years of Mr. Rogers? If you follow the stories, you know there are many ways to watch, learn and celebrate. For example, check out the Won’t You Be My Neighbor? film, the new movie (coming soon) A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and a United States Postal Service Forever […]
August 20, 2015 by green308 I’m lucky because the majority of my teaching time with OSU is spent primarily in a standing position. But I also spend the occasional day in my office sitting in front of a computer. I would much rather stand than sit, so I finally took the bull by the horns […]
February 6, 2024 by bethstefura It is February! Heart Health Month! A time to focus on heart health, prevention, and treatment of heart disease-the leading cause of death in the United States. One of the slogans, the American Heart Association has chosen to increase awareness of heart health is, “Reclaim Your Rhythm” to encourage […]
Yachtzee-like game This afternoon my daughter comes into the living room and asks, “Where is the Yahtzee?” I was a little miffed. Why would I be upset that my 17-yo wants to do something that doesn’t involve technology? Let me explain. My parents recently came home from Florida to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and for […]
January 7, 2013 by Michelle Treber ChooseMyPlate As we begin a new year, we often reflect on the past year and what we hoped to accomplish. Perhaps we are happy with our outcomes or maybe we see areas for improvement. Each year always brings many New Year Resolutions. When I managed a health and wellness […]
February 8, 2021 by bethstefura Most people consume vegetables to reap the nutritional benefits. While most vegetables are better raw, there are a few you should cook instead. Cooking releases nutrients that your body can more easily absorb. Here are a few vegetables you may want to cook before you consume them. Asparagus. This springtime […]
September 5, 2022 by thebrittons10 The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been in existence since 2005, but it has always been 1-800-273-8255. While it has been great to have a number for people to call in a suicide crisis situation, a new government initiative is making it easier for people to get help. All a […]
July 2, 2024 by llhalladay One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to be on, in, or around the water. Last summer, I wrote about being water-safe, including how to be water-competent. Being water-competent is understanding the importance of having a plan, knowing your skills and limitations, and having the ability […]