Halloween Health and Safety Tips Autumn holidays like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children of all ages. They can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, try fall fruits and vegetables and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, to be active and to focus on […]
Snacks can be part of a healthy, well-balanced diet when done right. Include multiple food groups in order to balance your snack. For instance, a handful of nuts pair well with a serving of mixed berries. This snack, representing the fruit and protein food groups, includes vitamins, protein, and healthy fats. Meal prepping snacks is […]
Many of us will see trick-or-treaters visiting our neighborhoods this week. When you do, consider starting a new Halloween tradition. My sister, Debbie is a great hostess for trick-or-treat night. She fixes a big pot of chili with healthy beans, lean beef and tomatoes. As the soup simmers, family members can stop in for a […]
Did you know that tomorrow is American Diabetes Association Alert Day? On March 22, I encourage you to take a quick (and anonymous) one-minute test to find out if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Plus, I hope you will share the test with everyone you care about, including family members, friends, and […]
While on a recent family vacation in another state, my sister ended up in the Emergency Department at a hospital. She had multiple fractures in her foot and ended up in a cast up to her knee. This injury was the result of her long term Type 1 Diabetes. She recently had a heart stent […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Exercise, mulligan, New Year’s Resolution, physical activity, resolutions, starting over, walking, walking ouside in winter, winter exercies, winter walking on January 5, 2015| Leave a Comment » According to Wikipedia, a mulligan is second chance to perform an action, usually after the first chance went wrong through bad luck or […]
After watching Oprah Winfrey’s report on 60 Minutes about Treating Childhood Trauma, I began seeking out more learning opportunities on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and a Trauma Informed Care Approach. I wanted to share with you what I have learned. Trauma is defined as a body wound or shock produced by sudden physical injury, as […]
Got your Sun Screen on? Hopefully, you are enjoying the nicer, sunny weather and protecting yourself from skin cancer. Although it may not seem to be very intense, the sun can be the same intensity as it is in late August or September. Most weather reports now give the Sun Intensity value which is from […]
Like obesity or smoking prior to it, “sitting” looks to be the latest lifestyle challenge with a current focus in the news. A recent study suggests that sitting for prolonged periods of time increases risk for chronic disease, even among people who exercise regularly. Researchers conducted a review and meta-analysis of published research to evaluate […]
Many of us will see trick-or-treaters visiting our neighborhoods this week. When you do, consider starting a new Halloween tradition. My sister, Debbie is a great hostess for trick-or-treat night. She fixes a big pot of chili with healthy beans, lean beef and tomatoes. As the soup simmers, family members can stop in for a […]
On New Year’s Eve we realize more than at any other time in our lives that we can never go back in time. We can look back and remember, but we cannot retrace a single moment of the year that has past. Additionally, we may fear the future because of events in the past. But […]
With a year of COVID behind us, we found that not being able to have face to face meetings and events forced us into more digital means of connecting. Youth experienced online school, employees worked from home, and even our entertainment and socialization involved technology – and all of this technology in our homes caused […]
Summer is a great time to travel with friends and family. Whether traveling domestically or internationally, here are a few tips to keep in mind for safe summer travels. The Center for Disease Control advises the 3 P’s for travelers. Be Proactive, Prepared and Protected. BE PROACTIVE Take steps to anticipate any issues that could […]
Growing up, nut consumption always came with the recommendation to watch out for the high fat content. And that recommendation hasn’t changed. Nuts are still high in fat and calories. But today we know that many health benefits are accrued from eating nuts, although quantity-wise we still need to watch portion size. Health Benefits Researchers […]