Sunshine, warm weather and spring rain usher in a new growing season for our local farmers. It won’t be long until we see the products of their efforts at a local farmer’s market. Early markets will be opening up in the next few weeks. You can expect to see early crops such as asparagus, rhubarb […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged computers, conversations, email, family time, gadgets, health, internet, library, screen addiction, Screen TIme, smartphones, tablets, televisions, text messages, texting, Unplug, video games on September 3, 2015| Leave a Comment » Has technology, or more specifically use of technology, become a concern for you? According to a recent study, […]
Posted in Healthy Relationships, tagged cookbooks, family, Family Assets, Family recipes, family rituals, family traditions, Grandma, Grandpa, Holidays, Mother’s Day Ideas, recipes, rituals, Strengthening Families on April 15, 2013| 1 Comment » I have things about my family that I wonder about . . . . How did my grandparents meet? What was life like for […]
Planning for your future and sharing your decisions with your family is one of the most important gifts that you can give. So many times, adult children and family members are confronted with an unexpected crisis that disrupts their loved one’s lives. By waiting until a crisis occurs to talk about your values and preferences, […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged BMI, Body Mass Index, child nutrition, children, children health, health education, healthy weight, Nutrition, overweight, school, school health, underweight on November 20, 2014| Leave a Comment » Schools in your area may be assessing students’ health, collecting BMIs, or providing nutrition and physical activity education. What does all this mean […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged computers, conversations, email, family time, gadgets, health, internet, library, screen addiction, Screen TIme, smartphones, tablets, televisions, text messages, texting, Unplug, video games on September 3, 2015| Leave a Comment » Has technology, or more specifically use of technology, become a concern for you? According to a recent study, […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged computers, conversations, email, family time, gadgets, health, internet, library, screen addiction, Screen TIme, smartphones, tablets, televisions, text messages, texting, Unplug, video games on September 3, 2015| Leave a Comment » Has technology, or more specifically use of technology, become a concern for you? According to a recent study, […]
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 a solution of 1 Tablespoon […]
If you are used to scanning the sweeteners on grocery store shelves, you may have noticed a new ingredient recently. Though it has been on the market here in the US since 2015, allulose is beginning to make an appearance in more foods for a wide variety of reasons. Allulose is often called a rare […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged diabetes, Farmers Market, Health Hack, Heart Disease, Infused Water, Life Hack, Life Hacks, Local Food, music, physical activity on June 29, 2017| Leave a Comment » Have you heard about “life hacks”? These shortcuts or tips can help make life easier. I started thinking about “health hacks” – things we […]
Wine and Beer drinkers often like to tout the health benefits of their favorite pastimes. However, if you read the peer-reviewed studies on alcohol consumption and health, most aren’t very supportive of drinking. I’ve heard friends proclaim that in the “blue zone” Mediterranean region where people live long lives, wine is a central part of the diet. […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Calories, ChooseMyPlate, Diet and Cancer, food choices, Food Decisions, health, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy meals, Heart Disease, Meat, Meat Labels, menu planning, Nutrition, reduce calories, weight control, Wellness on March 5, 2012| Leave a Comment » Have you wondered just how lean that piece of meat is? When comparing […]
February 21, 2023 by bethstefura Several years ago, I decided to change my outlook on the new year and resolutions. Instead of setting a new year resolution, I adopt a word of the year, which allows me to focus my energy on specific ways to be intentional in my life. This year my word is […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged health, memory, music, music and wellness, music as stress reliever, music healing, music health, music therapy, relaxation, Stress, stress management, stress reliever, Wellness on August 8, 2014| Leave a Comment » Why do you listen to music? Take a moment to think about where you are at, what you are […]
