Spring is one of my favorite seasons. It represents a restart with fresh beginnings. Spring cleaning may look different for each person and may include deep cleaning your house, preparing your garden, washing windows, and it can also mean spring cleaning your finances. Spring cleaning your finances can provide a fresh look at your financial […]
Posted in Healthy aging, retirement, finances, emotional health, tagged budgets, fcs, financial management, Healthy Relationships, holiday spending plan, Holidays, spending triggers on November 14, 2023| Leave a Comment » The holiday marketing blitz is on! Festive commercials, emails and text messages may put you in the holiday spirit but also affects your holiday budget. The […]
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 […]
When was the last time you fell in love? Maybe it was when you found a special someone, got a new puppy or saw a beautiful grand-baby for the first time. What about falling in love with nature? It only takes a moment to stop and notice things happening in nature, and the good news […]
Have you ever been at the beach, a park, or another open space and been mesmerized by people moving and swaying their body in a meditative effortless flow and wondered what they were doing? Chances are they were practicing the art of tai chi. The use of tai chi originated in ancient China and is […]
With a range of medications available to help the 50 million Americans suffering from arthritis many may not know that what you eat can influence your symptoms and also how the disease progresses. Rather than supplements in the form of pills, food with certain nutrients can help. · Vitamin C about the amount in two […]
When my son was two years old, we planted our first vegetable garden together. We had so much fun planting, caring for, playing in, and exploring our garden that we have planted more vegetables together every year since. Our garden has not been entirely successful in regard to the vegetable harvest, but that’s okay! Research […]
There is always something to celebrate. According to holidayscalendar.com, August 29th is “More Herbs, Less Salt Day”, something that should be observed all year long. Sometimes, as we strive to eat more healthfully, the emphasis is on all the things we are to avoid, such as fat, sodium, and sugar. In observance of this “holiday” […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged anxiety, cancer, Eat well, fear, healthy people, Healthy Relationships, Live well, oncology, sleep on September 3, 2020| Leave a Comment » Everything changes immediately after hearing the words, “you have cancer.” The world seems to stop in that moment and you are paralyzed by fear. Be patient with […]
Website Details Caitlin Mathews-Smith, Extension Educator, M.S., DTR, CTTS, Ohio State University Extension, Guernsey County. Her expertise is health and wellness, nutrition, physical activity, and substance abuse prevention. Caitlin loves working with her community, empowering others to improve their quality of life. She loves to spend time with her family, hiking, biking, gardening and landscaping, […]
Eat Fish for Better Health Do you eat fish at least twice a week? Studies show you should do this for good health. Seafood is high in nutrients, including healthy Omega- 3 fats. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends adults eating about 8 ounces of seafood per week. Eating a variety of seafood can […]
Think about what you share about yourself on social media. Do you make sure there are no photos of yourself with alcohol in hand? Maybe you only share photos from times you feel put together. How do you react when someone “tags” you in an unflattering or embarrassing photo? It is your right to choose […]
This is a perfect time of year to teach our children about being thankful. The Thanksgiving holiday has many opportunities to create new family traditions that will bring the real meaning of thankfulness and gratitude to a personal level for our children. Even is the mist of extremely challenging circumstances, we can find something to […]
As we head into the holiday season, it seems that cheese becomes its own food group. From the potatoes to the charcuterie boards, cheese is a holiday staple, at least for my family. Before foregoing the cheese tray or passing on an additional helping of your favorite cheesy casserole, there is research showing moderate cheese […]
