December 19, 2016 by Shannon Carter Holidays seem like they should be a joyful time, but when you’ve experienced a loss, the grief can make you painfully aware of the sharp contrast between how you feel and what the holidays ‘should’ bring. These tips may help you get through a difficult time. Only do what is […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. When people think about heart health, they often think about the impact of diet and exercise. However, a growing body of research has also established a connection with positive thinking, optimism, and happiness. […]
July 18, 2019 by sharigallup As far back as I can remember, I have been a tea drinker. My father would make the best iced tea in the summer, and he would even drink it for breakfast! My mother would drink hot tea at night, sometimes in an old porcelain cup and saucer, while she […]
Everywhere I turn I see a nutrition claim on food. Claims like fat free, low-carb, keto, paleo, and plant based. Social media is filled with those same claims and has groups using some of them as diets. Then add an additional layer of confusion as those groups are competing against each other on which one […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged baby boomers, chips, ChooseMyPlate, fresh produce, fruit, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, Healthy Living, healthy meals, millenials, snacks, USDA, vegtables, Wellness on March 24, 2016| Leave a Comment » One fourth or 25% of a typical person’s daily calories come from snacking. It’s simple to see why choosing healthful snacks […]
November 9, 2020 by Pat Brinkman Pharmacy and grocery store shelves are full of over-the-counter cold and cough medicines. Which one do you choose, or are you better off not taking anything? Do they help or make the cold last longer? What about side effects? Nothing cures or shortens the common cold. Most colds usually […]
June 4, 2018 by joannamrini Every year, a few new words or terms that make their way into common language. While they’re usually words that describe new trends or technologies (glamping, cryptocurrency) one that I’ve heard a lot lately is Mom Guilt. And while the use of the term has only recently gone mainstream, I imagine […]
October 21, 2019 by Misty Harmon It wasn’t until recently that I came to realize that I most likely experience the winter blues, which is more mild than Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). I have never been a fan of fall (I know all of you fall-lovers just took a collective gasp) or winter. In fact, […]
The second chemical of concern in regard to food storage and cooking with plastic is phthalates. According to the CDC, phthalates are a group of chemicals (including DEHP, DINP, DBP, DEP, and more) used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. They are often called plasticizers. Phtalates are considered endocrine disrupters, and have […]
May 6, 2013 by lisabarlage One of the most concerning health related issues facing children today is the rise of childhood obesity. In fact, statistics say that one out of five children is considered overweight, and since 1980, the rates of childhood obesity have doubled and teenage obesity has tripled. In our hectic lives, we […]
Going on vacation may seem like a great excuse to overindulge, but just because you are going on vacation does not mean you should take a break from your health. A healthy vacation allows you to enjoy your trip and be physically, mentally, and emotionally restored. Here are a few areas to keep in mind […]
August 17, 2015 by marilynrabe Most of us think about cleaning in the Spring when sunlight starts streaming into our house and the accumulated dust bunnies and fingerprints take center stage. Even though this is considered the traditional time for a thorough cleaning, I’ve always been a fan of fall cleaning! After a summer full […]
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Did you know that every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke? Every stroke and TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack, aka “mini-stroke”) is a medical emergency. If you know the warning signs of a stroke and act FAST, you could save a life. FAST is the acronym […]
January 28, 2016 by tammyohio Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States? Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year…..that is approximately one woman every minute. If you had heart disease, would you recognize the symptoms? Most […]
