Many of us know we should be eating fruits and vegetables. However, few of us are actually getting the recommended intake. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 76% of adults do not meet fruit recommendations of 1.5-2 cups per day. Additionally, 87% of adults do not meet vegetable recommendations […]
August 6, 2020 by bethstefura Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It is not part of the normal aging process. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that begins with mild memory loss and can later affect one’s ability to carry out activities of daily living. On a personal note, my Mom – […]
The start of a new school year is right around the corner. Many stores are stocking their shelves with book bags, school supplies and boxes of crayons and pencils. For some children the start of a new school year brings fears and anxiety about bullying. According to the website, www.stopbullying.gov bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior […]
I was about 4 weeks from my due date when I stepped out our back door and noticed that the bricks supporting the step were loose. As time was flying by, I knew that in the blink of an eye, our baby would be born and then crawling and mobile before we knew it, and […]
July 9, 2014 by lisabarlage My Dad used to tease us, as children, with the famous line, “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” Well, now is the time to enjoy! What’s YOUR favorite flavor? I often wondered, where did that phrase come from, anyway? According to Stanford University, “Ice Cream” or […]
How many times a day, a week, or a month do you say, “I am so busy?” When I look at my calendar, yes I still use paper, there are times when I get a little overwhelmed and wonder why I am so busy. I color-code my calendar to denote meetings, presentations or classes, blogs, […]
While many of us are just happy to be able to watch the madness of basketball tournaments this March – we know that it will not be like other tournament years. We will not be gathering for parties, many of us are still not eating in restaurants/pubs, and we cannot watch the games live yet […]
October 19, 2020 by barton345 I heard a quote recently that stood out to me: “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” I feel often like the days are flying or moving faster than I would like. This quote reminded me that I am in control. Controlling your time […]
If you pay much attention to health and nutrition news, you’ve probably heard about probiotics. But for those of you who aren’t familiar with probiotics, here is a basic primer. Probiotics are live, healthy bacteria in foods that we commonly consume. The bacteria pass into our digestive tract and promote health by helping digest our food, synthesizing vitamin K, and […]
Do you ever feel like a hamster in the wheel just spinning around and around? Or like the world around you is always demanding something more from you? Life has a way of swallowing us up if we don’t manage our schedules. As I look at my monthly calendar, I feel overwhelmed by doctor’s appointments, […]
August 19, 2013 by bethstefura Getting your child off to a good start can prevent health problems later. With back to school right around the corner, it’s a great time to develop good lifelong eating habits. Seven Rules for Healthy Eating These seven rules for healthy eating helps to raise a healthy eater by defining […]
August 22, 2011 by jennyeven If you pay much attention to health and nutrition news, you’ve probably heard about probiotics. But for those of you who aren’t familiar with probiotics, here is a basic primer. Probiotics are live, healthy bacteria in foods that we commonly consume. The bacteria pass into our digestive tract and promote health by helping digest our […]
September 21, 2017 by Jami Dellifield Last week, we wrapped up another successful county fair. I am always so impressed with the way that so many people work together to make the county fair a success. From crowning the royalty to recycling the recyclables, from show choir to demolition derby, from open class competitions to […]
September 20, 2021 by Kathy Tutt Autumn is quickly approaching, but for older adults and their caregivers the word fall is more than just a season. For many older adults, the word fall can bring up fearful thoughts of injury, loss of independence, and even death. Unfortunately, the statistics support this fear. Falls are the […]
