November 15, 2018 by Misty Harmon What comes to mind with the mention of the holidays or holiday season? For me, warm and happy thoughts and feelings fill my mind and my heart as I remember past holidays. Anticipation for the upcoming festivities and celebrations also prevail. While many of you share my thoughts and […]
November 30, 2021 by Laura M. Stanton Getting outside is a wonderful thing to do any time of the year. The health benefits of spending time outdoors have been well documented and validated over the last four decades. For example, spending time in nature can improve your psychological wellbeing, lower your stress, and reduce your […]
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September 7, 2020 by Daniel Remley I love any type of juice in the morning- grape, orange, apple, cranberry, punch. It gives me that quick energy that I need to jump start my day. Juice is naturally high in carbohydrates and calories, and also some antioxidant vitamins such as C and A which help the […]
September 26, 2022 by Shannon Carter Intentional Connections Connecting with friends and family is essential for good health. We were made to connect with one another. In fact, we thrive on it, both mentally and physically. Researchers are exploring how social support and good relationships are converted into neurochemical signals that can boost one’s immune […]
January 2, 2020 by bethstefura Depression is different for everyone. Managing depression is challenging. Often going to work, socializing with family and friends, or getting out of bed may feel like a struggle. Here are some strategies to manage depression and live your best life: Develop a Strong Support Group One of the most important […]
May 28, 2024 by Shannon Carter Welcoming home a college student for the summer? It can be a wonderful time for college students to reconnect with family and friends, or maybe work a summer job. It can also be a tricky adjustment for students to live under their parents’ roof again after being mostly independent […]
May 1, 2020 by sharigallup How are you feeling today? Are you overwhelmed, anxious or even feeling lost? You are not alone… Try not to think about events of today, or tomorrow or the next month…only focus on this moment, right now. And in this moment, YOU have the power within to calm yourself […]
Stand up if when you feel an ache you instantly describe your concerns to google. Ok, I will stand up and likely jump first! We’ve all been there. We feel unwell or a loved one does so we deicide to lean into the internet for some information . Maybe someone we know, love, or ourselves […]
Best Practices: Start with the end in mind Freeze-dried food has entered the home food preservation scene! Domestic freeze dryers have been introduced to homeowners within the past 10 years. More preservation enthusiasts have ventured into this form of food preservation. Once a machine has been chosen and placed in your home, there are a […]
In the last two months, many people across our state and nation experienced two awe inspiring events: the total solar eclipse and the Aura Borealis. While the total solar eclipse had been on everyone’s radar for months, if not years, the Northern Lights last weekend came as a pleasant surprise to most of us. As […]
May 7, 2024 by Caitlin Smith May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month and the Preeclampsia Foundation 2024 theme is Predict Prevent Prevail. What is preeclampsia? Per the Preeclampsia Foundation, preeclampsia is “a life-threatening disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Preeclampsia and related disorders such as gestational hypertension, HELLP syndrome and eclampsia are […]
May 2, 2024 by taylor.4411 Healthy meal prep containers with chicken, rice and vegetables Do busy schedules have you struggling to find dinner ideas? Is there not enough time in the day to cook a family dinner? Learn how to become more efficient in the kitchen with meal prepping ideas to set your day up […]
As I recently reminisced with a group of friends, interwoven in our conversation were comments about our use of technology when we were teens. We wrote letters to one another instead of sending emails. We made very short long-distance calls rather than texting. We even took photos on a camera with film that had to […]
