Labor Day is a perfect reminder that in order to celebrate the work and achievement we have had in the past year, we need a break to reflect. Technology and the strive to always do more (and better than anyone else); can develop a bad habit of never disconnecting from our work. Working all the […]
December 17, 2020 by jmlobb What’s for dinner? After months of living in a pandemic, does the thought of finding an answer to this ordinary question evoke feelings of panic, stress, or dread? If you answered with an emphatic “yes”, you’re not alone! While we know there are many positive, lifelong health and social benefits […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged aging, Blood Pressure, good posture, health benefits, healthy choices, Healthy Living, Heart Disease, Lifestyles, physical activity, reverse aging, Wellness, workplace on September 16, 2013| Leave a Comment » Time to stand up! Standing up is good for your health. Research is showing that even if you are physically active, sitting […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged health, memory, music, music and wellness, music as stress reliever, music healing, music health, music therapy, relaxation, Stress, stress management, stress reliever, Wellness on August 8, 2014| Leave a Comment » Why do you listen to music? Take a moment to think about where you are at, what you are […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Blood Pressure, caffeine, caffeine acts, coffee, depression, drinks, endurance exercise, food choices, health, healthy behaviors, healthy choices, Heart Disease, Lifestyles, lifting weights, motor tasks, pregnancy women, sleep, Stress, stress reduction, weight control, Wellness, workplace on December 6, 2012| Leave a Comment » Are you ready for your morning coffee? With […]
Did that title spark your interest? As a mom of three small children, I find myself stressed at times because of my kids’ behaviors. The behaviors I am referring to are typical behaviors for their ages however when multiplied by three it is enough to make you want to pull your hair out at times. […]
I bought my first gallon of apple cider in mid-September and will continue to do so for a couple more months. No other beverage conjures up as many happy childhood memories of fall as drinking cider. I’m not an apple juice drinker, but I do love my cider! As a rule, I tend not to […]
Did that title spark your interest? As a mom of three small children, I find myself stressed at times because of my kids’ behaviors. The behaviors I am referring to are typical behaviors for their ages however when multiplied by three it is enough to make you want to pull your hair out at times. […]
Did that title spark your interest? As a mom of three small children, I find myself stressed at times because of my kids’ behaviors. The behaviors I am referring to are typical behaviors for their ages however when multiplied by three it is enough to make you want to pull your hair out at times. […]
Can you and your family go a week without looking at screens when you’re not at work or school? This is National Screen-Free Week. Most of us have our cell phones handy at all times. We text, email or connect to social media without thinking about it. Our children are playing games, watching videos and […]
The second chemical of concern in regard to food storage and cooking with plastic is phthalates. According to the CDC, phthalates are a group of chemicals (including DEHP, DINP, DBP, DEP, and more) used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. They are often called plasticizers. Phtalates are considered endocrine disrupters, and have […]
Can you and your family go a week without looking at screens when you’re not at work or school? This is National Screen-Free Week. Most of us have our cell phones handy at all times. We text, email or connect to social media without thinking about it. Our children are playing games, watching videos and […]
What is one of the dirtiest items in your purse or pocket besides money? Probably, your cell phone. Stop for a minute and think about where and when you used your cell phone. We carry them everywhere, rushing to answer or check a text message with dirty hands. We take it into the bathroom, kitchen […]
June 25, 2015 by bethstefura Massive heat waves are hitting parts of the country and breaking records. June has been a hot month with predictions that the heat will continue throughout the summer. Summer heat can be dangerous. The best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool and making simple changes in your fluid […]