October 21, 2021 by barton345 This fall I want to encourage you to do something you may have been scolded for at the dinner table as a youth; play with your food! Don’t worry, playing with your food as an adult won’t look the same. We can sometimes get stuck in a rut when it […]
Summer is full of fresh fruits and vegetables. They are on sale at the store, coming from our gardens, and filling the farmers markets. This season is a great time to evaluate food choices in our lives and set goals for improvement. Evaluating what we are serving to our children is a worthwhile place to […]
April 29, 2013 by Michelle Treber Do you remember any these games? Red Rover, Simon Says, Hop Scotch, Four Square, Kick- the- Can, Hide-and-Seek, Tether Ball or Tag? I recently asked my sister about the games we played as kids. She quickly fired off the names of these games for me. We have many fond […]
September 16, 2021 by mrsmrupp Conversations about money might be uncomfortable for some people. When speaking with individuals about money I often hear comments like, “I don’t have enough money to budget” Or “it’s so overwhelming I don’t know where to start”. According to a FINRA Investor Education Foundation survey, 60% of those surveyed feel […]
January 18, 2021 by Dr. R. E. Scammahorn Husband and wife family picture My brother-in-law was born with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). One of the possible indications of NF1 is heart deformations. Specifically, for him, it resulted in his ascending aorta and left ventricle being deformed at birth. Originally his family was told this should […]
Got your Sun Screen on? Hopefully, you are enjoying the nicer, sunny weather and protecting yourself from skin cancer. Although it may not seem to be very intense, the sun can be the same intensity as it is in late August or September. Most weather reports now give the Sun Intensity value which is from […]
Intentional Connections Connecting with friends and family is essential for good health. We were made to connect with one another. In fact, we thrive on it, both mentally and physically. Researchers are exploring how social support and good relationships are converted into neurochemical signals that can boost one’s immune system. The quality of our social […]
We all have things we fear. For some people it may be snakes or spiders, for others it might be speaking in public. One of my greatest fears is developing a degenerative disease. To that end, I have made physical activity a priority in my life. Physical activity imparts an additional layer of protection to […]
March 4, 2021 by Pat Brinkman Are you still wearing your mask? Do they really work? Do you still have to wear one after getting the vaccine? We all want to get rid of these masks. So, do they really help? Sanja IIic, OSU Associate Professor and food safety state specialist, did some research with […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged bedtime, extracurricular activities, family, Family Dinner, family meals, homework, routines, school nights, school starting, sleep, sports on September 12, 2019| Leave a Comment » Over scheduled would be the word I try to avoid every fall. With school, starting sports and activities usually, resume making school nights hectic. There […]
In July I set an out of office message. “I am out of the office on vacation. I will be seeing national parks, family, friends, and the Rocky Mountains; I will not be seeing emails.” And I left. For two whole weeks! It was glorious and much needed. My daughters enjoying the North Rim […]
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 […]
What better way to comfort yourself on a chilly day than with the wonderful aroma of soup simmering on the stove? From hearty vegetable soups to creamy bisques to refreshing chilled soups; soup can be used for appetizers, main dishes, side dishes or desserts and are an economic staple in many diets. Soup-based meals can […]
July 6, 2017 by bethstefura There are many different facets of health. We think of health as eating well and exercising, yet health also includes our social interactions and connections. We all tend to get busy in our lives and lose contact with our friends and family. July is a perfect time to build stronger […]