August 5, 2013 by Michelle Treber Does anything taste better than corn on the cob or a tomato fresh from the garden? Many of us don’t have the space or time to grow our own but the next best thing may be visiting your local farmer’s market. The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, […]
December 3, 2018 by bethstefura Here it is–December 2018. Another year is ending! It is a wonderful time of year to celebrate with family and friends. A time to share joy and kindness. Let’s look back for a moment. Did you reach all your goals this year? Did you keep those New Year Resolutions? Every […]
What do David Letterman, Burt Reynolds, Reggie Lewis, Barbara Walters, Bill Clinton, Hank Gathers, Toni Braxton, Kelsey Grammar, Dick Cheney, and Bret Michaels all have in common? All of them have or had some form of heart disease. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in […]
August 22, 2022 by Kathy Tutt Caregiving for a loved one can be rewarding and fulfilling. However, the positive feelings often coexist with feelings of stress and strain. Caregivers have reported higher levels of physical, emotional, and financial strains. These stresses can also be compounded for those who are providing long distance caregiving. In today’s […]
April 23, 2014 by lisabarlage Asparagus, a member of the lily family, is available from April to early June. It is fat and sodium-free, with about 35 calories per cup. This nutrient rich food is filled with folate; vitamins A, C, and K; potassium; and iron. These nutrients are shown to reduce your risk of […]
September 15, 2022 by Dr. R. E. Scammahorn The grieving is palpable and genuine, yet many never met the Queen. How is this outpouring of grief so real? Why are so many people sad when they aren’t personally familiar with her? Peace Lily flowers The passing of a figurehead, celebrity, or Her Majesty the Queen […]
April 11, 2019 by Daniel Remley Photo by Peng LIU on Pexels.com In Ohio, it’s hard to get away from that orange glow in the sky. The glow stems from our cities and towns, restaurants, car dealerships, street lights, but invades our night sky so we can’t see the stars and constellations. According to scientists, […]
February 2, 2015 by Michelle Treber Join me in Going Red this Friday. I wear red to increase awareness about the dangers of heart disease and to honor my parents. Heart disease is very personal to me as I lost both my parents in their 50’s to this disease. Heart disease continues to be the […]
September 7, 2017 by green308 I read an article about Audrey Hepburn recently and it stated that the reason she was so thin throughout her lifetime was due to extreme starvation as a child during World War II. Unfortunately, we still have areas in the world where residents are starving to death because there is […]
October 29, 2020 by powers1barker Many communities and families are considering their best options to celebrate Halloween this year. The CDC has ranked different activities and risks related to spreading viruses. The following suggestions are listed as lower risk Halloween activities: Carve or decorate pumpkins with members of your household to display Carve or decorate […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged BMI, Body Mass Index, child nutrition, children, children health, health education, healthy weight, Nutrition, overweight, school, school health, underweight on November 20, 2014| Leave a Comment » Schools in your area may be assessing students’ health, collecting BMIs, or providing nutrition and physical activity education. What does all this mean […]
November 3, 2016 by welker87 Having a sandwich for lunch is so common that we tend to get in a rut when it comes to our choices. Ham and cheese, turkey, and/or peanut butter and jelly are staples for a reason—they taste good! One of my personal favorites is unsalted peanut butter with sliced banana […]
In January, I wrote about the newly introduced Dietary Guidelines for Americans. However, did you know that the United States Department of Agriculture has been providing dietary recommendations for well over 100 years? The first dietary advice by USDA was a Farmers Bulletin created in 1894, by W. O. Atwater. Atwater was the first person to […]
December 15, 2016 by jmlobb There are many things I love about the holiday season: the lights, cheer, traditions, time with family and friends, just to name a few. At the same time, there is one thing I dread: baked goods and sweet treats seem to be everywhere, and avoiding them takes significant planning and […]
