March 12, 2020 by green308 There are two main types of fat found in mammals: white and brown. White fat has three primary functions: to insulate, to cushion, and to provide energy. Brown fat provides heat/warmth in newborns, because infants can’t shiver to keep warm. Instead, they burn brown fat for warmth; it is literally […]
July 4, 2016 by bethstefura Fourth of July celebrations include fireworks, backyard barbecues, and maybe a trip to the beach. Whatever you have planned, enjoy the holiday and be safe. Fireworks Safety – The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to enjoy a public display put on by professionals. Stay at least 500 feet away […]
April 26, 2018 by marilynrabe The last couple of weeks have been spent moving from a home with 20 years accumulation of “stuff” to a new home. While it has been exciting, it has also been exhausting. I realized a few days ago that I was staying up later than usual to unpack and rearrange […]
March 26, 2020 by bohlen19 I have officially made it through one week of working from home and I’m going to be honest with you: It feels like I’m stuck in the movie Groundhog’s Day with no end in sight. I have three small children under the age of eight that demand a lot of […]
February 6, 2017 by Pat Brinkman Many of us share our cellphone number without a second thought. Yet, our cellphone number is linked to private information maintained by many companies and business transactions conducted with our cell phone. These include medical records, business contacts, social networks, banks and money lenders. These companies look at patterns […]
March 2, 2020 by Pat Brinkman Cleaning up messes? Flu season? Coughing and sneezing? Grab those disinfectant wipes! Germs will be gone, right? Yes, but those wipes may contain Environmental Protection Agency-registered pesticides. Yes that’s right, pesticides. Some of these products should not be used around children, especially small children. Many of the ingredients in […]
At the start of 2019, in a survey of chefs across the country, CBD-infused food and beverages emerged as the most anticipated food trend for the year. Cannabidiol, known as CBD, is a chemical substance found in cannabis plants like hemp and marijuana. Unlike Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, CBD is a non-psychoactive chemical substance, meaning it […]
If you want to learn about healthy eating, you can find mountains of information on the web, smart phone apps, at the book store, etc. The same goes for any health behavior such as physical activity, smoking cessation, or stress management. There’s a lot of good research-based information and advice and lots of bad as […]
March 21, 2016 by tammyohio 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, […]
March 2, 2020 by Pat Brinkman Cleaning up messes? Flu season? Coughing and sneezing? Grab those disinfectant wipes! Germs will be gone, right? Yes, but those wipes may contain Environmental Protection Agency-registered pesticides. Yes that’s right, pesticides. Some of these products should not be used around children, especially small children. Many of the ingredients in […]
As the parent of a one-year old, I sometimes feel like my husband and I find ourselves playing a game of “hide the smart phone” with our son. We try to keep our phones out of sight because the moment he sees one, he grabs for it and wants to play with it. I’m sure […]
If you are out and about at farmers markets this summer, don’t be afraid of the monster zucchini! Finding fresh and unique food for a bargain is always exciting. This weekend at the market I found a zucchini the size of Texas for .50 cents! I hesitated to buy it because I was taught that […]
November 26, 2015 by Pat Brinkman Do you have turkey left-overs from the big meal today? Instead of the usual ways to do leftovers try some of these ideas. First, plan to use the leftover turkey you have refrigerated within three to four days. If it is going to be longer, freeze the leftovers in […]
If you are out and about at farmers markets this summer, don’t be afraid of the monster zucchini! Finding fresh and unique food for a bargain is always exciting. This weekend at the market I found a zucchini the size of Texas for .50 cents! I hesitated to buy it because I was taught that […]