March 21, 2022 by sharigallup I’ve always been curious about the outdoors but never really thought about how or what I do when I’m outside, until recently when a friend asked me, “How do you do nature?” What a great question! It’s sometimes hard to know what to do when something is new or there […]
My dad picking apples Apple season is upon us! I grew up in a rural area in western New York where we had an old orchard of apples growing wild along the yard and woods on our property. We spent many fall days picking apples for homemade applesauce, cider, and many apple desserts. According to […]
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 […]
April 5, 2018 by Michelle Treber As an adult child of alcoholic parents, I know first-hand the effects of alcoholism. Yes, it was tragic at times, heart wrenching, sad, and troubling. But…. I also knew that my parents had a disease and that they loved me in spite of their addictions. One of the positive […]
March 10, 2017 by Candace J. Heer Your cough has a purpose – to protect you by clearing your airways from irritants and prevent infection. Coughing is a reflex and can be brought on by cold air, strong perfume, smoke, mucus, allergens (mold, dust, pollen), and inhaled food or dirt. The nerve endings in your […]
It seems to be a trending topic, and one with real implications. Now more than ever, we are realizing that when a person is hungry, he or she may have a lesser control on emotions and the actions that accompany the feelings. #Hangry, and the meaning behind it, is popping up everywhere from candy bar […]
August 15, 2016 by green308 When you go out to eat and are served a meal with a nice sprig of parsley, do you eat it or throw it away? Parsley is commonly used by restaurants to add a splash of green to the dinner plate. Just in case you didn’t know, it’s edible. And […]
February is American Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Ohio for both men and women. We can reduce the risk of heart disease by promoting a healthy diet and lifestyle. One key to heart health is eating foods low in saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and sodium. Choose foods […]
August 20, 2020 by woelfl1 Misinformation, disinformation, fake news…. All these terms, in general, describe the same thing: information that is out of context, missing details, lacking reputable sources, or is just plain false. We hear about misinformation within the context of world or political news a lot, but misleading information can appear elsewhere. Misleading […]
March 1, 2018 by bohlen19 At the beginning of this year, I wrote Baby-steps To A Healthier You. I shared how I was going to make smaller weekly goals to help me reach my overall goal of losing weight and becoming healthier. Last month I shared my reflection about my progress in My Healthy Breakfast […]
August 6, 2015 by jennyeven Summer Pop Stars! We’re heading into the dog days of summer, and what better way to cool down than with a chilly ice pop? But not any ice pop will do! Skip the options found in your local supermarket, which can be laden with artificial color and sugar. Instead, be […]
Is Your Child’s Preschool Program Up to Quality? SUTQ (Step Up To Quality) is Ohio’s quality rating and improvement system for early care and education. It was implemented statewide in 2006 by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), the two entities who oversee the program. SUTQ […]
March 23, 2017 by marilynrabe Have you ever finished eating your lunch or dinner and could barely remember what you had just eaten? Could you identify the tastes and textures? Has your stomach ever felt uncomfortable after you quickly gobbled down a sandwich or meal? Do you eat in the car or in front of […]
December 14, 2020 by barton345 I was surprised to learn a few weeks ago that I was putting my family at risk with a simple decision I was making; leaving my tree lights on. Holiday decorations can increase the chance of fire in your home if not done safely. According to the National Fire Protection […]