July 14, 2011 by linnettegoard What’s more important in helping you lose weight: How much you eat or what you eat? Portion control and food choices both count. On one hand, lack of portion control is increasingly being blamed for the “fattening of America.” Extra large or “biggie” portions at fast-food restaurants, “big grab” snack-size […]
One of my favorite spring foods is rhubarb. I love rhubarb pie, rhubarb bread, and rhubarb crisp (ala mode, of course). This “pie plant” is primarily used as a fruit, but botanically, it’s a vegetable. Eaten alone, it is extremely tart. The only other comparable plant food that is as tart as rhubarb is a […]
Fall and Winter are a great time for feeling toasty and warm, wrapped up in cozy sweaters or blankets, or settled in front of a fire. But freezing temperatures, low humidity, and furnace-blasted dry air can leave your skin dry, flaky, and itchy. Everyone needs to protect their skin from drying out in the winter. […]
June 15, 2020 by Michelle Treber It seems that everyone is posting on social media how they are de-cluttering, cleaning out, donating, or giving away items. Have you joined this effort? If not – check out these easy ideas to help you get started. When you see the perfect space – neat and orderly, how […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged food choices, Food Decisions, healthy choices, Healthy Living, Holiday Stress, Managing Holiday Stress, physical activity, sleep, Stress, stress reduction, To Do List, Wellness on November 29, 2012| Leave a Comment » Feeling overwhelmed with the tasks you have to do for the holiday season? Does your list include: […]
The month of December and all the Holiday events, can be stressful for familes. Here are a few tips to help reduce the stress during this month of December. One step at a time * Those around you will appreciate more time with a relaxed you- the best “present” you can give is your unruffled […]
It’s flu season! Best protection is handwashing. Regular soap? Or antibacterial soap? Does antibacterial provide extra protection against getting sick? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) isn’t sure antibacterial really makes any difference. In fact, the FDA is proposing companies need to provide more evidence antibacterial soaps are more effective, than just washing with plain […]
It’s flu season! Best protection is handwashing. Regular soap? Or antibacterial soap? Does antibacterial provide extra protection against getting sick? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) isn’t sure antibacterial really makes any difference. In fact, the FDA is proposing companies need to provide more evidence antibacterial soaps are more effective, than just washing with plain […]
May 5, 2014 by Daniel Remley I notice trees more in the spring than any time of year, even fall. In Ohio, we have an abundance of redbud and dogwood that pepper our buckeye landscape. At a geographic health conference I attended a few years ago, there was a seminar on the value of trees, […]
As we quickly transfer from summer to fall, the thought of biting into a wonderful, fresh Ohio apple comes to mind! Is there anything quite as good – and good for you? A medium raw 2 ½ inch apple contains Vitamin C, Potassium, about 4 grams of fiber and only about 75 calories. In 2008, the […]
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January 10, 2013 by lisabarlage We are all part of a dizzying pace that takes a high toll on our energy and our time. Every day, we find places to go, things to do, and more tasks to discover and/or uncover at work. With increased home and work schedules, we need to set aside time […]
Do you follow the “5-second rule” when you drop food on the floor? If you do, you may want to rethink your actions. Different factors affect how quickly bacteria will be transferred. These include moisture, type of surface, and contact time. It was found in some instances the bacteria began to transfer in less than […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged family, friends, health, humor, relationships, social awareness, social network, support, Well-being on July 6, 2017| Leave a Comment » There are many different facets of health. We think of health as eating well and exercising, yet health also includes our social interactions and connections. We all tend to […]