February 19, 2015 by Daniel Remley Have you ever had difficulty getting in and out of your shower, turning on a faucet, reading the print on appliance controls, opening a door when you are carrying a bag of groceries, or reaching something on the top shelf of your pantry? If you answered “yes” to any […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged bean salsa recipe, celebrate your plate, Fruits & Vegetables, health, Health Hack, Healthy Snacks, hummus, Low calorie snack ideas, Nutrition, Snack Hacks on September 28, 2020| 1 Comment » It’s 3 pm – a few hours since lunch but not quite time for dinner. Your stomach starts to rumble a […]
October 19, 2017 by Amy Meehan If you’re anything like me, you love the Fall because that time of year means pumpkin everything! I can’t get enough it, but, each year as new pumpkin treats have been released, I have tried to get my pumpkin fix in healthier ways, with a splurge here or there, […]
November 29, 2017 by Daniel Remley Wine and Beer drinkers often like to tout the health benefits of their favorite pastimes. However, if you read the peer-reviewed studies on alcohol consumption and health, most aren’t very supportive of drinking. I’ve heard friends proclaim that in the “blue zone” Mediterranean region where people live long lives, wine is […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged bean recipe, bean salsa, bean salsa recipe, Black bean and corn salad, Calories, food choices, Food Decisions, Fruits & Vegetables, fruits and vegetables, health, healthy broccoli salad, healthy choices, healthy party recipes, healthy snack recipe, Healthy Tailgate, healthy tailgate recipes, hummus, Nutrition, raw broccoli salad, Tailgate recipes, Wellness on October […]
December 26, 2016 by green308 I’ve noticed that more people are expressing concern over the use of plastic in the kitchen. It seems like there is always some email being forwarded around the country about the hazards of cooking and/or storing food in plastic. As Jack Webb’s ‘Joe Friday’ character in Dragnet used to say; […]
August 4, 2011 by lisabarlage Late summer and early fall tends to be a popular time to attend community festivals and county fairs where I live. Even the cities nearby have events and festivals almost every weekend – all the way from international festivals, like Italian or Irish, to art shows and Rib Fests. Each […]
January 26, 2015 by linnettegoard What do the above fruits have in common? Yes, they are a great source of vitamin C! Most of us know this, but do we get enough? Vitamin C is an antioxidant which helps the body to heal wounds and cuts. Citrus fruits are also rich in flavonoids which have […]
September 26, 2013 by bethstefura Fitness apps help people develop an exercise routine and track their progress. There are new apps out that offer social encouragement for exercise and are entertaining! It’s a great way to meet your fitness goals and improve your health. Imagine virtually climbing Mount Everest by achieving small bursts of exercise […]
February 14, 2019 by bohlen19 Last year was a very difficult year for my family, and 2019 has not started any better. Everywhere I turn I am forced to think about the challenges my family is facing. I know I am not alone in the way I feel. I also know that some of you […]
December 14, 2021 by Misty Harmon With the holidays around the corner, I have been thinking about all the things that have changed over the years. When I was a kid, we went to my grandparents’ house on Christmas Eve and celebrated with my aunts, uncles, and cousins. When my grandparents moved in to an […]
October 2, 2017 by Michelle Treber My brother-in-law and sister had to put their beloved dog to sleep a few months ago. Needless to say, this was a sad time for them. Tom (my brother-in-law) recently shared an observation about his weight during this time. When . they had to put their dog, Chippy to […]
February 29, 2016 by Jami Dellifield Does the thought of exercise, of sweating, of getting off of the couch and out of your pajamas fill you with dread? For most of us, we would rather make excuses than take small steps to get up and get moving. But who wouldn’t want to be healthier? Wouldn’t […]
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 […]