Does your home fit you? It is the pivotal question asked when talking about the concept of Universal Design. So what is Universal Design? It is a worldwide movement based on the idea that all environments and products should be usable by all people, regardless of their ages, sizes, or abilities. Because this movement applies […]
Have you seen teal colored pumpkin baskets on Trick-or-Treat nights? They have a special purpose. The Teal Pumpkin Project, sponsored by Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), is part of an awareness effort to provide non-food treats for kids with food allergies. All children should be able to experience the happy tradition of trick-or-treating on […]
February 21, 2011 by jennyeven Sure, we all want toned abs, a firm stomach and muscular legs. But what about our brain? Does it benefit from exercise like the rest of our body? Should we keep in shape physically as a way to keep strong mentally as well? The answer is an emphatic “YES”! Researchers […]
Frequently, college students may not select or purchase the most healthful options while at school. With the major shift in environment and academics, students can put the focus of nutritious eating on the back burner. As a result, several college students tend to gain weight. Many factors can explain why students may not eat healthfully, […]
Have you ever sprained an ankle? Stepped on a nail? Burned your hand on the iron or oven? If so, you’ve experienced inflammation. Inflammation is a normal, healthy response to injury; it is your body’s first “responder.” In the same way that an EMT at an accident scene begins to triage various injuries, your body […]
With the holiday season comes gift-giving to our young people. Often, the gift box contains new technology for our teens and even younger children. The device could be a first cell phone, tablet, or even a laptop. When our young people exhaust playing with toys, we default to technology as the next level of gifts. […]
Not long ago, after the holiday season, I weighed myself on our bathroom scales. I was concerned about how much weight that I may have gained. I looked at the number on the scale and was elated! It was the least that I had weighed in 15 years! Skinny Kenny is back! All day I […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Balance, Calories, Dietary Guidelines, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, Low fat, physical activity, Portion Sizes, Wellness on March 28, 2011| Leave a Comment » New Dietary Guidelines By law, every 5 years, Dietary Guidelines for Americans is reviewed, updated if necessary, and published. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and […]
I enjoy walking during my lunchtime. When I do, this break away from my desk refreshes me. It helps me re-focus as I breathe in the fresh air and take a few minutes to get out of the “work mode”. A few weeks ago, while crossing the railroad tracks behind my office, I noticed that […]
I am amid a downsizing phase of life. Typically, when we think of downsizing, we think of empty nesters or older adults. However, for me, I am downsizing simply because I am moving from a two-story home to a one-story home. As I began to sort through my possessions, it became overwhelming. What do I […]
In 2018, 768 million vacation days went unused in the United States. As someone who has never lost a day of vacation (I have carried days over from one year to another), I do not understand not using vacation time. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy my job, in fact, I LOVE my job; however, […]
Every time I go to the store lately I see things declaring, “Happy Fall Y’all!” or some variation. While many people love all things fall, I am not a fan. Yes, you read that correctly, I am not a fan of fall. First, the changing colors on the trees means the leaves are dying in […]
Do you eat while watching TV? Or in front of your computer? Or while working? Recent research has indicated that distracted eating can lead to increased calorie consumption. Several of these studies compared two groups of eaters – those who ate in front of the TV and those who didn’t. The basic findings were that those […]
In order to make meal prepping as efficient as possible, it’s a good idea to have your pantry and freezer already stocked. This will help make your grocery trips each week quicker and cheaper. You will only need to shop for fresh ingredients each week, because you will already have your shelf-stable ingredients stocked up […]