I like to dance. I am not even talking about any particular style of dance – just moving around to the music. I know I am not very good at it, and almost always I think I look out of sorts when I see myself in the living room mirror dancing. But I don’t care […]
I recently had an opportunity to dine out with some friends. As we talked and caught up with each other, I noticed just about everyone else in the restaurant was on their phones. Families were sitting together, but not talking to each other. They were too busy checking their cell phones. Most never bothered to […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Exercise, family, family fun, family physical activity, family time, food safety, healthy eating on the road, Healthy Living, road trips, stress reduction, Summer, summer vacations on June 23, 2014| Leave a Comment » Summer is here and it’s time for the American road trip. There is no better way to […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Exercise, family, family fun, family physical activity, family time, food safety, healthy eating on the road, Healthy Living, road trips, stress reduction, Summer, summer vacations on June 23, 2014| Leave a Comment » Summer is here and it’s time for the American road trip. There is no better way to […]
X This site uses cookies. By continuing, you agree to their use. Learn more, including how to control cookies. Last month our colleague Dr. Mark Light wrote an article about digital minimalism and encouraged us to take a 30-day digital decluttering challenge. Like Mark, I made the decision to delete the Facebook app from my […]
December 13, 2016 by kathygreen24 It’s that time of year when the buzz words of gratitude and gifts circulate. We strive to be grateful for the things we have and show gratitude for the things we receive. It is also a time when we wait with excitement to see what gifts we will receive, and the […]
November 3, 2020 by Emily Marrison Each November we take time to recognize National Diabetes Month and American Diabetes Month. In the last 20 years, the number of adults in the US diagnosed with diabetes has more than tripled, reaching 34.2 million people with diabetes (about 10.5 percent of the US population). Here in Ohio […]
August 22, 2011 by jennyeven If you pay much attention to health and nutrition news, you’ve probably heard about probiotics. But for those of you who aren’t familiar with probiotics, here is a basic primer. Probiotics are live, healthy bacteria in foods that we commonly consume. The bacteria pass into our digestive tract and promote health by helping digest our […]
“The more committed a child is to learning, the more likely it is that he or she will grow up healthy.” – Peter L. Benson, Ph.D. Believe it or not, summer break is nearly over and school will officially be back in session soon. Going back to school can be an exciting time for many […]
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, […]
December 22, 2011 by jennyeven For most people, this time of year is filled with happiness and good cheer. However, many individuals dread the coming of the holiday season and the sadness that it brings. What causes the holiday blues and what can we do to help alleviate the sadness that overcomes us? High Expectations Don’t […]
July 24, 2013 by marilynrabe Children will soon be returning to school and to the routines that the school year brings. For many families, this means back to the routine of packing a lunch each day. We want to make sure that the lunches we pack are healthy, safe and delicious! For a healthy lunch, keep […]
August 20, 2020 by woelfl1 Misinformation, disinformation, fake news…. All these terms, in general, describe the same thing: information that is out of context, missing details, lacking reputable sources, or is just plain false. We hear about misinformation within the context of world or political news a lot, but misleading information can appear elsewhere. Misleading […]
We come home from work and we are hungry and are looking for something to eat right away. Are we really hungry or is it a habit? It is easy to walk in the door and be triggered to eat. So, the next time you get a craving for foods ask yourself, how you are […]