February 4, 2016 by economos2 There’s no denying that as we age, our brains age along with our bodies. We have a growing population of aging adults interested in learning strategies to help reduce memory loss. The good news is that you can improve your chances of maintaining a healthy brain if you choose some of […]
A few months ago, I was treated to dinner at a former neighbor’s house. The host served sweet potato fries – one of my favorite sides! These fries were extra special, though, because they were prepared in an air fryer, without any added fat. Air fryers work by circulating hot air around food using a […]
March 16, 2015 by Pat Brinkman Pants getting tight in the waist? Did you know waist circumference is a better gauge of heart disease risk than body mass index (BMI)? When researchers compared people with the same BMI but different waist sizes, they found people with larger waists were more at risk. Measurements that signal […]
January 24, 2017 by kathygreen24 If you are lucky enough to have elderly parents, you know what a precious gift it is to have them. However, with this precious gift of time, there are some challenges that occur as they age and need your help. It is difficult when the roles of parent and child […]
January 16, 2014 by zies1 Most Americans need to lower their sodium intake. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day; however, the current national average daily intake far exceeds the recommendation. The national average intake is about 3,400mg sodium per day. So, where is the salt intake coming […]
If you live in Ohio or are keeping up with national news, you likely know that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a series of orders last week to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the state. Last Monday, DeWine declared a state of emergency to protect Ohioans from COVID-19 and to allow state […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged 2013, Calories, ChooseMyPlate, Exercise, food choices, Food Decisions, Fruits & Vegetables, goal setting, Goals for 2013, Health Goal, healthy choices, healthy eating, SMART Goals, Wellness, Wellness Goal, Wellness Goals on January 7, 2013| 1 Comment » ChooseMyPlate As we begin a new year, we often reflect on the past year […]
May 22, 2014 by Shannon Carter What does it mean to be prepared? I recently attended a presentation on disaster preparedness sponsored by our local FEMA agency, learning there what I need to do for my household. The FEMA agent explained that their role in an emergency is to coordinate emergency response for larger scale […]
June 30, 2011 by smith3993 Eating Well While Vacationing Saves the Guilt and Waistline too! Should vacation be a time to indulge without guilt? Will all those high calorie/high fat meals cause you to regret booking the trip when you return? How can you keep from ruining your vacation memories by having to purchase bigger […]
With the holidays coming up and social events on the horizon, easy and nutritious appetizers and snacks are a must. That’s where deviled eggs come in. They’re fast and easy to make and are always a crowd pleaser. A buffet table without a platter of these is a sad sight, which is why it’s not […]
October 12, 2016 by jmlobb The Live Healthy Live Well team is getting ready to kick off the Time Out 4 Health Wellness Challenge. Individuals who sign up for this challenge will receive email messages two times a week with encouraging tips and strategies to find time for health and wellness this fall. While taking […]
October 1, 2021 by jmlobb Almost three years ago I wrote an article about air frying. As I mentioned in the article, I was first introduced to air-fried sweet potato fries by a former neighbor. Since then, I purchased air fryers for both home and work, and I had much fun experimenting with them while […]
May 24, 2021 by Kellie Lemly This is the time of year when family and friends gather to enjoy outdoor activities and meals together. Whether you are sitting on a blanket with a picnic basket or are the grill master in your backyard it is important that we all stay safe and healthy! Each year […]
September 14, 2017 by zies1 Many people forget how important it is to start your day with a fueling breakfast. We often forget to include this meal due to lack of time and planning around hectic schedules. One versatile breakfast item that my family and I enjoy is a veggie egg muffin. This simple dish […]
