Have you joined the Zumba fitness craze? I have to admit that I haven’t, although I have tried it a couple times when I have been at conferences with Zumba offered as a fitness break. My sister-in-law loves the Zumba program and goes about four times a week to classes, as well as participating in […]
A staggering 30.3 million people in the United States have diabetes, millions of which are undiagnosed. Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar (glucose) levels are higher than recommended for good health. Glucose is a type of sugar found in the foods we eat and is an important source of energy for the body. Sources […]
Live Healthy Live Well Blog readers and followers, We moved to our new platform u.osu.edu/livehealthyosu at the beginning of March. Have you been following along with us there? If you haven’t checked out our new site yet, be sure to visit it and subscribe so you don’t miss any new content! Here are the articles […]
September 19, 2024 by thebrittons10 While we all come together in September to raise awareness for suicide prevention, it can be difficult to support those who are not ready or willing to share their challenges. Unfortunately, there is still often a stigma associated with reaching out for help for mental health services. The good thing […]
If there was a support group for tuna addicts, I would be sitting in the front row. I have been a tuna fish lover since I was in elementary school. My mother always packed my lunch, and when I opened that brown paper bag and saw a tuna fish sandwich wrapped in waxed paper, I […]
As an Extension Field Specialist, I have coached traditional food pantries where food is pre-selected to help them transition to a client-choice model where food is chosen based on preferences and needs. Client-choice pantries provide a more dignified experience for people and can be more efficient at preventing food waste since unwanted items aren’t discarded. […]
Life is short, sometimes shorter than we think. Forty one years ago this New Year’s Eve, my father died at age 52 of a heart attack. This was especially traumatic for me; I was a 17-year-old senior in high school. As you can imagine, it was a difficult time for my mom, sisters and grandmother. […]
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 reaction of those we love […]
It has been almost a year working from home. I look back on the year and have realized how much I have grown practicing self-care. I am going to be honest I can promote and share self-care practices, but it doesn’t come easy for this mom of four! Looking back on the first few weeks […]
The holidays bring many opportunities to “go green” and think about the impact our traditions and activities can have on our environment. Being green doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive, but it often means taking a little extra time to be intentional. Here are four ways to go green over the holidays: 1. Gift […]
We are all part of a dizzying pace that takes a high toll on our energy and our time. Every day, we find places to go, things to do, and more tasks to discover and/or uncover at work. With increased home and work schedules, we need to set aside time for reflection. Reflection or thinking […]
Have you been celebrating the 50 years of Mr. Rogers? If you follow the stories, you know there are many ways to watch, learn and celebrate. For example, check out the Won’t You Be My Neighbor? film, the new movie (coming soon) A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and a United States Postal Service Forever […]
Recently, I had to be off my feet for a few weeks following a surgery. In order to ease the burden on my family, I put about 15 meals in the freezer that I prepared ahead of time … in less than 2 hours. I looked up “freezer meals” and found a wealth of helpful […]
February is American Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Ohio for both men and women. We can reduce the risk of heart disease by promoting a healthy diet and lifestyle. One key to heart health is eating foods low in saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and sodium. Choose foods […]