May 23, 2013 by Michelle Treber Beans Beans aren’t just for baking at summer picnics anymore. Use this inexpensive, low-fat, high protein and high fiber food staple to make healthy alternatives to other fat laden salads and dips at your summer gatherings. Beans are so versatile, a half-cup serving of cooked dry beans counts as […]
Few things could spoil your family’s holiday celebrations like foodborne illness! Handling your holiday foods safely can prevent harmful bacteria from making your family sick. While some individuals are at a higher risk for foodborne illness: pregnant women, young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, we should follow the four steps below […]
July 14, 2016 by Michelle Treber It is hard to believe that we are entering the second half of 2016. Where did the time go? Were you like most of us who set a New Year’s goal or resolution? How are you doing with that goal? Did you achieve it and move forward with your […]
October 25, 2021 by bohlen19 This fall has presented many challenges for my family with eating a nutritious dinner as one of them. With back-to-school, work, homework and my kids extra-curricular activities, we found ourselves hitting the drive-thru more times than not. While discussing my troubles with a co-worker, they recommended I dust off my […]
December 15, 2014 by lisabarlage It goes without saying; the holiday season can be stressful. During the holidays it’s even more important to take care of yourself every day! Use these practical tips to minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. Be physically active. How do you get daily exercise? Remember you need a total […]
September 8, 2022 by LittleJ Falls are the leading cause of injury, even fatal injury, among older adults, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than 1 in 4 Americans experience at least 1 fall every year, resulting in over 800,000 hospitalizations annually. Unfortunately, the numbers of people dying as a […]
Family Mealtime December 3rd is Family and Consumer Sciences Day. The theme for the 2019 “Dine In” for Healthy Families is, “Neighbors as Family”. This December, I encourage you to host a “Dine In” meal with your neighbors of choice. This might be neighbors in an apartment, college dorm or friends from across town. […]
Is Your Child’s Preschool Program Up to Quality? SUTQ (Step Up To Quality) is Ohio’s quality rating and improvement system for early care and education. It was implemented statewide in 2006 by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), the two entities who oversee the program. SUTQ […]
August 13, 2015 by joannamrini Hour after hour, day after day, week after week, month after month, those of us with primarily office-based jobs tend to do an awful lot of sitting. Research has consistently shown that too much sitting is associated with several risks to our health, including reduced blood flow, spinal issues related […]
Sometimes we get so consumed or caught up in the daily grind that we don’t give much thought to what drives us. Being intentional and living life with purpose can bring a sense of direction, meaning and contentment. Surprisingly, only about 25% of American adults say they have a clear sense of what makes their […]
Posted in Healthy Relationships, tagged family, Family Memories, Family Recipe, family traditions, Grandma, Grandpa, Heirlooms, Heritage, Quilt, relationships, Traditions on February 25, 2013| Leave a Comment » You have a favorite necklace that was passed down to you from your grandmother. You realize that no one in your family knows the history of the piece […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged emergency preparedness, environment, family, FEMA, health, safety, severe weather plan, storms, tornado on March 22, 2018| Leave a Comment » Just about everyone I’ve talked to lately says how tired they are of our cold weather and that they are ready for spring. We all look forward to the days […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 18% or 13.7 million children and adolescents in the United States are obese. This means that they have a body mass index at or above the 95th percentile of the CDC growth charts. It is projected that this epidemic will affect 50-80% of children […]
Longer days and warmer weather have many of us outside, in the garden, on trails and enjoying all that Spring and Summer have to offer. Remember tick exposure may occur year around, yet ticks are most active during warmer months. Outdoor enthusiasts and pet owners be cautious. Ticks and the disease they carry are on […]