September 22, 2011 by jennyeven The days may still be warm, but a chill in the evening air reminds us that fall is just around the corner. And even though summer has ended, there’s still time to enjoy the bounty of your local farmers’ market. Stands are filled with sweet potatoes, squash, apples, turnips, beets, […]
May 15, 2015 by lisabarlage Just like journaling your physical activity, expenses, or the foods you eat – journaling your stressors and how you react is also a good idea. Research has shown that writing about what stresses us improves our mood and even boosts the immune system. When you journal or write down your […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged breakfast, burritos, busy mornings, egg muffins, pancakes, small goals, snooze, vision statement, weight loss on February 5, 2018| 3 Comments » At the beginning of January, I shared Baby-steps To A Healthier You. I wanted to make smaller weekly goals to help me reach my overall goal. By doing so, I’m […]
November 25, 2019 by green308 One of my favorite cold weather foods is squash. Winter squash is different from summer squash in both form and function. It’s got harder rinds, more varieties, and greater nutritional value. The most common types–acorn, butternut, Hubbard, spaghetti, and crookneck–are super foods. They provide antioxidants such as alpha and beta […]
June 4, 2018 by joannamrini Every year, a few new words or terms that make their way into common language. While they’re usually words that describe new trends or technologies (glamping, cryptocurrency) one that I’ve heard a lot lately is Mom Guilt. And while the use of the term has only recently gone mainstream, I imagine […]
Website Details Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Pickaway County/Heart of Ohio. Her specialization is health, nutrition and wellness. Worksite wellness is a passion and she enjoys working with businesses to develop wellness programming and wellness plans. She also enjoys teaching classes focusing on diabetes, nutrition and wellness. She also enjoys helping people with money […]
September 5, 2017 by Pat Brinkman No time for grocery shopping but the refrigerator is empty? Maybe it’s time to try online ordering with pickup or delivery. Many grocery chains are offering this option, which can be helpful in our busy lifestyle. So, what are the pros and cons? Pros Online ordering can be done […]
August 10, 2020 by jmlobb When did you last take time to stretch? If you practice yoga or Pilates regularly, perhaps it was sometime this past week. If you’re like me, you might take a few minutes to stretch at the end of a cardiovascular workout. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans state that stretching […]
November 14, 2019 by Daniel Remley November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is a serious and costly chronic disease that affects about 10% of all US adults. What’s often lost in this statistic though, is that they have loved ones who often share the burden of managing diabetes. When a person is diagnosed with diabetes […]
December 15, 2014 by lisabarlage It goes without saying; the holiday season can be stressful. During the holidays it’s even more important to take care of yourself every day! Use these practical tips to minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. Be physically active. How do you get daily exercise? Remember you need a total […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged breakfast, burritos, busy mornings, egg muffins, pancakes, small goals, snooze, vision statement, weight loss on February 5, 2018| 3 Comments » At the beginning of January, I shared Baby-steps To A Healthier You. I wanted to make smaller weekly goals to help me reach my overall goal. By doing so, I’m […]
January 19, 2018 by Pat Brinkman It’s flu and cold season. Avoiding germs helps us avoid the flu and colds, so where are the germs lurking? You might be surprised to find where you can encounter the most germs. Home: Your kitchen is the germiest place. It has more bacteria than your bathrooms due to […]
April 28, 2016 by jennyeven Want to stay in shape but don’t have a lot of time for your regular work-out routine? Then do a plank exercise! Planks are one of the most effective exercises offering considerable results. They take a short amount of time, no equipment, and offer many benefits including: Not many exercises […]
January 23, 2014 by kathygreen24 “What’s in your wallet?” is a great marketing program for a credit card but with all jokes aside; do you really know what is in your wallet or purse? I bet you don’t! Take the challenge. Sit down with a pen and paper and make a list of everything in […]