I’m a fresh air fanatic. My window at work is open pretty much all year long, even during the winter. I blame it on my Mom. When we were growing up, she was constantly telling us to “go outside and do…” something: • Go outside and play. • Go outside and rake the leaves. • […]
April 5, 2018 by Michelle Treber As an adult child of alcoholic parents, I know first-hand the effects of alcoholism. Yes, it was tragic at times, heart wrenching, sad, and troubling. But…. I also knew that my parents had a disease and that they loved me in spite of their addictions. One of the positive […]
https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/mp3/song.ssb.dsl.mp3 One evening, while walking down the midway at our recent county fair, I stopped when I heard the start of “The Star Spangled Banner”. People around me also stopped and stood quietly, some with their hands over their heart. Another night, when I happened to be in our OSU Extension booth talking with two FFA members, it […]
When you put on your shoes, do you ever pause for a moment to think about where those shoes have been? Every time you walk, your shoes pick up a multitude of unwanted substances. A recent study found nine different species of bacteria on the bottom of people’s shoes. And what’s even scarier, the study […]
November 5, 2014 by economos2 Handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness to others. Despite the importance of how people should wash hands many young and old forget. Germs are tiny microorganisms that exist all around us and are invisible to the human eye. They are different types […]
October 24, 2013 by green308 Many people exercise primarily to firm, tone, and/or lose weight. Those are all admirable goals, but they focus primarily on the outside of the body. A big “inside” part of the body affected by physical activity is your brain. We don’t put our heads into exercise equipment or walk upside […]
September 2, 2013 by linnettegoard With fall sports comes food and tailgating. What are the game rules for food safety? 1. Wash your hands. And everything else that will touch the food including dishes and utensils. This is the most important part of your event. Harmful microorganisms can be easily transferred from your hands to […]
Handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness to others. Despite the importance of how people should wash hands many young and old forget. Germs are tiny microorganisms that exist all around us and are invisible to the human eye. They are different types of germs and how long […]
I’m a fresh air fanatic. My window at work is open pretty much all year long, even during the winter. I blame it on my Mom. When we were growing up, she was constantly telling us to “go outside and do…” something: • Go outside and play. • Go outside and rake the leaves. • […]
August 4, 2011 by lisabarlage Late summer and early fall tends to be a popular time to attend community festivals and county fairs where I live. Even the cities nearby have events and festivals almost every weekend – all the way from international festivals, like Italian or Irish, to art shows and Rib Fests. Each […]
August 8, 2014 by Michelle Treber Why do you listen to music? Take a moment to think about where you are at, what you are doing or how you are feeling when you choose to play music. People listen to music: • for a boost and to relieve stress • to keep them awake during […]
August 4, 2011 by lisabarlage Late summer and early fall tends to be a popular time to attend community festivals and county fairs where I live. Even the cities nearby have events and festivals almost every weekend – all the way from international festivals, like Italian or Irish, to art shows and Rib Fests. Each […]
February 8, 2021 by bethstefura Most people consume vegetables to reap the nutritional benefits. While most vegetables are better raw, there are a few you should cook instead. Cooking releases nutrients that your body can more easily absorb. Here are a few vegetables you may want to cook before you consume them. Asparagus. This springtime […]
June 26, 2014 by Michelle Treber We know that sitting in front of a computer, laptop, tablet, video game or TV robs our children (and us!) of time that could be spent moving, playing or creating. It contributes to the obesity rate and encourages all of us to be “couch potatoes”. According to the Kaiser […]