Weight is a topic that gets discussed from the moment we are born. “You just had a baby girl? How much did she weigh?” While we are young, we happily get on the scales and announce that we have gained a couple more pounds. Weight determines which car seat an infant or toddler or young […]
We have all heard of the superbugs which researchers warn us about. Superbugs don’t respond to the antibiotics we often use to treat infections. They have become resistant to the antibiotics we have available. The problem is due to the overuse of antibiotics making them less effective in fighting bacteria. We are being warned to […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged family time, healthy choices, Lifestyles, physical activity, screen free, sleep, tv free, Wellness on April 20, 2012| Leave a Comment » Are you guilty of spending more time watching TV than talking to your family? If most of us kept track of our daily activities we would probably […]
March 24, 2014 by Michelle Treber Are you interested in maintaining your weight or even losing a few pounds this spring? Could you use some encouragement and guidance but don’t have time to attend classes? Want tips to help you grow herbs, start a garden or eat more local foods? Does this sound interesting to […]
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 […]
May 31, 2012 by bethstefura Local fresh strawberries are here! These delicious fruit annually welcome the arrival of summer with its grand entrance. Eating locally grown fruit in season provides the assurance that the berries are picked fully ripe and will get to the consumer within a day. Strawberries are a great source of Vitamin […]
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 […]
We all have things we fear. For some people it may be snakes or spiders, for others it might be speaking in public. One of my greatest fears is developing a degenerative disease. To that end, I have made physical activity a priority in my life. Physical activity imparts an additional layer of protection to […]
Do you ever find yourself eating and realize that you don’t even feel hungry or don’t know why you started eating in the first place? If so, don’t feel guilty, you are not alone. Recent studies suggest that over 75% of overeating is caused by our emotions. Instead of eating due to physical cues from […]
April 12, 2011 by linnettegoard There are many reasons for being at a healthy weight. You want to look good and have the energy to participate in everyday activities. But more importantly is to be in good health. By maintaining a healthy weight you can avoid chronic disease such as hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. […]
July 21, 2014 by linnettegoard Are you one of the thousands of people that decide to make a New Year’s resolution each year? Do you always swear you are going to work out more, go on the latest diet craze, or lose weight? Research has shown that after one month of making a New Year’s […]
February 28, 2011 by smith3993 Are you aware of what you last ate or how much? Think about the last time you were watching T.V. and sat mindlessly eating. Sometimes we do this and can’t believe we ate “the whole thing”. We may not even remember if we even enjoyed the taste of the […]
Did you know that the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes? More than 1 million people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the USA. This is unfortunate because skin cancer is one […]
November 25, 2013 by lisabarlage National Family Week is an annual celebration observed during the week of Thanksgiving and is designed to encourage families to spend quality time together. It’s an opportunity to plan a variety of activities that encourage family outings and togetherness. Research suggests it is critical to spend quality time together as […]
