May is National Stroke Awareness Month, High Blood Pressure Education Month, and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Wow! The symmetry amongst those three events all occurring in the same month (in my mind, anyways) is incredible, as high blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke. And not being physically active is a […]
November 21, 2013 by linnettegoard Do you have a holiday party in your future? Many of us will be hosting food events for family and friends throughout the holiday season. You don’t want to be the one to make anyone sick from your food event. Start with simple basics. Clean everything before you start. Use […]
June 9, 2014 by Kathy Tutt Summer has arrived and brings with it the time of year that families set off on summer vacation. It’s the time to step away from work deadlines, school and sporting events and the bustle of normal life. Vacation allows families the opportunity to spend quality time together. Traveling to […]
January 18, 2022 by Dr. R. E. Scammahorn At a recent conference, the guest speaker said, “I have the power to change my own weather and so do you.” Meaning, we each have control over our emotional and behavioral reactions to our thoughts creating either a nice breezy day or a stormy day. Let’s face […]
December 23, 2019 by Daniel Remley Waste is becoming a bigger challenge than ever before. The average American produces over 4.6 pounds of waste every day. Around 251 million tons of trash are produced every year and 1/3 of all trash is recycled. Plastic and garbage gets into watersheds, winds up on beaches, is consumed […]
June 17, 2019 by Pat Brinkman It’s Fair and Festival time! My grandchildren love to go see, touch, and feed the farm animals. Farm animals are usually a part of the festivities with petting zoos, agricultural fairs, open farms, and shows. This activity can put your children and you at higher risk for a foodborne illness […]
April 14, 2016 by Pat Brinkman Did you know restaurants follow some tricks to encourage you to eat more? According to Deborah Cohen, a physician and senior natural scientist at the RAND Corporation , a nonprofit research organization, restaurants follow these advertising tricks to get us to order and eat more. They serve us bigger servings. […]
December 11, 2014 by Kathy Tutt Does the rush of the holiday season leave you feeling as if you might be missing something? With so many things to do and places to go, it is important not to overlook elderly family members. For many, the holidays are filled with celebrations and festivities with family and […]
For most people, this time of year is filled with happiness and good cheer. However, many individuals dread the coming of the holiday season and the sadness that it brings. What causes the holiday blues and what can we do to help alleviate the sadness that overcomes us? High Expectations Don’t worry about having a perfect […]
September 3, 2019 by Misty Harmon Earlier this year I decided to do some research in to increasing productivity since I found myself saying or thinking how busy I was, even though I did not feel like I accomplished as much as I could or should. In my first blog about productivity, I rejected the […]
May 23, 2018 by economos2 When the lights go out do Not open your refrigerator or freezer. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Plan ahead; keep an appliance thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer, which can help you determine the safe zones! Make sure to look in at the zones […]
November 26, 2014 by green308 Many of us learned about cells in high school biology class. We learned that bodies are made up of different kinds of cells—skin, muscle, blood, etc. But most of us did not learn about the trillions of non-human, microbial cells. Those cells, or “microbiome,” are important for maintaining human health; […]
June 5, 2014 by lisabarlage Smoothies continue to be a popular treat at restaurants; although special equipment is promoted to make them it is not necessary. While we think of them as a tasty way to increase our dairy and fruit consumption, they can also be a wonderful way to slide in a few vegetables. […]
February 21, 2017 by zies1 Now is the time to review what you know about women and heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. One out of four women in the United States will die from heart disease, while one woman out of thirty dies of cancer. […]
