April 8, 2019 by barton345 Does that question cause you some anxiety? Even thinking about it may feel impossible! Our phones are used for so much these days; banking, shopping, entertainment, keeping in touch, navigating and more. Even my kids share ways their teachers incorporate their phones into their school day with quizzes and classroom […]
Pollinators are responsible for 1 out of every 3 bites of food we take! Pollination is important for plant reproduction and food production. The following examples are “fruit” of the plant, even if we might call them produce, vegetables or nuts: apples, cucumbers, zucchini, almonds, and strawberries. All of those foods grow on the plant […]
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 […]
January 9, 2020 by Pat Brinkman If you live where it’s cold in the winter or in the hot desert, dry skin can be irritating and a problem. Dry air can cause those fine lines to be more noticeable. Some areas of dry skin will itch, flake, crack and even bleed especially around fingernails. What […]
March 8, 2018 by bethstefura On a recent trip to New York City I visited an Irish pub. As I sat and enjoyed the surroundings, I began to realize that when patrons left the pub, they would ring a bell that hung from the ceiling and recite poetry. At first I thought the activity was […]
November 12, 2020 by Michelle Treber Towards the end of each calendar year, I contemplate about the upcoming year and think about what personal characteristics I hope to emulate. This year I picked “KIND” as my word of the year and I’ve enjoyed having my “word” as a reminder of how I want to be. […]
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 […]
