John Snow was a British physician who lived and practiced in Victorian-era London. Many credit him as being the father of public health and epidemiology (the study of disease). At the time, cholera was raging in European cities, yet physicians didn’t know how it was spread. Through careful detective work by conducting interviews and making maps, Dr. […]
Plastic, a ubiquitous material that was once admired for its durability, flexibility, and endless number of uses. Historically, plastic was developed as an alternative to natural ivory in 1869 by John Wesley Hyatt. The popularity of the game billiards contributed to the strain of the supply of ivory, leading to a New York firm offering […]
When I was little my grandmother loved everything about Hawaii and had the opportunity to travel there several times. She always wanted my sister and I to take a hula dance classes, but when you are a teenager, you don’t always want to do what your family asks of you. Fast forward 20+ years and […]
Fall and Winter are a great time for feeling toasty and warm, wrapped up in cozy sweaters or blankets, or settled in front of a fire. But freezing temperatures, low humidity, and furnace-blasted dry air can leave your skin dry, flaky, and itchy. Everyone needs to protect their skin from drying out in the winter. […]
While we all come together in September to raise awareness for suicide prevention, it can be difficult to support those who are not ready or willing to share their challenges. Unfortunately, there is still often a stigma associated with reaching out for help for mental health services. The good thing is we can be the […]
July 27, 2020 by Kellie Lemly Photo by Pragyan Bezbaruah on Pexels.com Over the last few weeks I have been pondering a difficult decision. With all the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, I honestly do not know how I feel about my children returning to school – whether that means virtual learning or in the classroom. […]
November 9, 2023 by jmlobb With holidays being right around the corner, money may be getting tight. One way to help save money is through savvy grocery shopping. Groceries can be expensive, but there are ways to help lower the costs. Using a grocery list, shopping the weekly ads, and buying in bulk are a […]
My Dad used to tease us, as children, with the famous line, “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” Well, now is the time to enjoy! What’s YOUR favorite flavor? I often wondered, where did that phrase come from, anyway? According to Stanford University, “Ice Cream” or “I Scream, You Scream, We […]
The news that some communities have lead in their drinking water has led to confusion and fear that there may be other sources of potential lead exposure, especially to our children. Parents need to become detectives and use their normal due diligence to prevent lead exposure from becoming a problem.Young children are most at risk […]
As we come to the close of 2012 and begin a new year, this is a great time to start looking at ways to improve your health and wealth in 2013. Most people think of health and wealth as “separate “ goals, but in fact, both aspects of life are closely related. Here are a […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged death, Eat well, Enjoy life, Exercise, Family life, Forgiveness, fresh air, grateful, happiness, Home life, life well lived, Live well, obituary, sleep, Smiling, Volunteer, Wellness, Work life on September 3, 2018| Leave a Comment » “After 96 years of vigorous living, Ralph passed peacefully. His enthusiasm for […]
It’s flu season! Best protection is handwashing. Regular soap? Or antibacterial soap? Does antibacterial provide extra protection against getting sick? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) isn’t sure antibacterial really makes any difference. In fact, the FDA is proposing companies need to provide more evidence antibacterial soaps are more effective, than just washing with plain […]
I am amid a downsizing phase of life. Typically, when we think of downsizing, we think of empty nesters or older adults. However, for me, I am downsizing simply because I am moving from a two-story home to a one-story home. As I began to sort through my possessions, it became overwhelming. What do I […]
Rainbow over green fields When I wrote my blog Certainty in Uncertain Times in March, little did I know how many things would change over the next 8 months. I didn’t know I would still be working primarily from home, not see my colleagues for a year except on Zoom, all the conferences I attend […]
