July 17, 2020 by thebrittons10 During this time of unknowns, are we forgetting to check in on our teenagers? Do we sometimes think, “they have their video games and phones” and don’t bother to check in on them anymore than that? I have many friends with teenagers who share how self-sufficient their teenagers have become […]
January 11, 2024 by kschlag January is usually a time when we set goals for the new year. This year consider focusing on workplace wellness. What is workplace wellness? Workplace wellness are programs and policies that intend to facilitate and promote health for employees in the workplace. This can take on many different forms, from […]
As we begin a new year, it is a great time to think about your food budget and ways to eat better on a budget. There are many ways you can save money on the foods you eat. Here are a few tips to help you get the most for your food budget! Before heading […]
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 at Harvard Medical School found […]
If I Had My Life to Live Over Again “If I had my life to live over again, I’d try to make more mistakes next time. I would relax. I would limber up. I would be sillier than I have been this trip. I know of a very few things I would take seriously. I […]
You may have heard that “sitting is the new smoking.” Several recent research articles have sounded the alarms about the cardiovascular risk association with too much sedentary behavior. One study compared people who logged more than four hours of screen time to those with less than two and found a 125% increased risk in cardiovascular […]
Herbs have been around since the dawn of civilization. Ancient people gathered herbs to flavor foods, which were often spoiled, and to use as natural health remedies. Today, we still use herbs to enhance the flavor of our foods. Herbs can also be thought of as health promoting. Replacing salt with herbs has been used […]
When my daughter was three days old, she ended up being admitted to a children’s hospital for a 21 day stay. During this time, I went through so many emotions, anger, sadness, confusion, that I off handedly said it was like I was going through the grieving process. Little did I know that I was […]
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Social connection is vital to human existence, but we have become more isolated over time. In fact, loneliness and isolation, which threaten our health and well-being, have become a major U.S. health concern, according to an advisory from the Surgeon General. Over the past few decades, U.S. social trends indicate that companionship and engagement with […]
The Possibilities are Endless The sandwich is a staple in the American diet. With unlimited options, one could eat a different sandwich every day of the year. National Sandwich Day is celebrated on November 3 in recognition of John Montague, the fourth Earl of Sandwich. As the story goes, Montague loved to gamble. During […]
Are you eating wheat products? Lately, the news has included many stories on how wheat is bad for you causing abdominal fat, triggering diseases, and being linked with Alzheimer’s, headaches, depression and others. If all that is true why is wheat recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, by nutrition experts and American Heart Association? […]
When my March 19th blog Certainty in Uncertain Times posted, I was unsure what was going to happen with my work, my community, our state, or our nation. With so many unknowns, I could not allow myself to go down the road of “what if’s”, so I chose to focus on things I knew were […]
What better way to comfort yourself on a chilly day than with the wonderful aroma of soup simmering on the stove? From hearty vegetable soups to creamy bisques to refreshing chilled soups; soup can be used for appetizers, main dishes, side dishes or desserts and are an economic staple in many diets. Soup-based meals can […]