July 31, 2014 by Pat Brinkman Are you being tricked at the grocery store? Are you sure products you are buying really are as healthy as they claim? Many consumers are tricked by words on the label and ingredients in food into making choices which cost more money but may not be the healthiest choices. […]
July 24, 2015 by lisabarlage If I had to guess I would say you are probably not getting the recommended servings of vegetables and fruits each day, just like most other Americans. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that less than 9% of us are eating the 2 to […]
February 15, 2016 by Pat Brinkman The news that some communities have lead in their drinking water has led to confusion and fear that there may be other sources of potential lead exposure, especially to our children. Parents need to become detectives and use their normal due diligence to prevent lead exposure from becoming a […]
August 28, 2014 by bethstefura Join Ohio State University Extension for a six-week personal wellness challenge. This fall the Live Healthy Live Well challenge for better health will run from September 8-October 19. This is an online challenge designed to help adults get fit by encouraging regular physical activity, healthy eating and wellness tips. This […]
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When I was little my grandmother loved everything about Hawaii and had the opportunity to travel there several times. She always wanted my sister and I to take a hula dance classes, but when you are a teenager, you don’t always want to do what your family asks of you. Fast forward 20+ years and […]
What do you do to celebrate Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a holiday signifying the date June 19, 1865, when a Union general told the slaves in Galveston, Texas that slavery had been abolished – two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed the slaves. Last year Juneteenth became an official national holiday, […]
September 5, 2019 by Shannon Carter A year ago, I struggled with depression after a foot surgery. I experienced feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, fatigue and overwhelm. I thought this had something to do with my reaction to my limitations after surgery: restricted mobility and not being able to work, etc. while I was healing. But […]
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 […]
What do the grapefruit, tapeworm, cotton ball, and baby food diets all have in common? They do not work long-term and some of these diets can be extremely dangerous. With fad diets quick and hefty weight loss may be experienced, but the pounds tend to come back and lead to greater gain. A healthy lifestyle […]
October 20, 2017 by lisabarlage Spaghetti squash is a vegetable that can be used in place of traditional spaghetti pasta with your favorite sauce. It is full of folic acid, potassium, beta carotene, fiber, and Vitamins A and C – with a one cup serving coming in at 42 calories, versus the almost 200 calories […]
Does your home fit you? It is the pivotal question asked when talking about the concept of Universal Design. So what is Universal Design? It is a worldwide movement based on the idea that all environments and products should be usable by all people, regardless of their ages, sizes, or abilities. Because this movement applies […]
September 10, 2015 by Michelle Treber Football season is here, which means tailgating and parties. Having delicious snacks and appetizers is a must when gathering to watch your favorite football teams, but most of the time what’s offered is laden with excessive calories, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar. You know the culprits–loaded nachos, dips, chips, […]
June 24, 2019 by green308 Thursday, June 27th, is World Microbiome Day. The designation was conceived to raise awareness of the benefits of beneficial microbes (your good bacteria). A community of microbes is called a microbiome and it can be found in and on humans, animals, and in the environment. Human microbiome is composed of bacteria, […]