April 25, 2017 by lisabarlage Vitamin D is well known for contributing to strong, healthy bones. Did you know that it also contributes to the health of many other parts of the body? Vitamin D is important to your immune system, muscles, heart, brain and respiratory system. It can help fight infection, keep your cells […]
As we start the new year, this is a perfect time to look at our perspectives on our health and well-being. 2023 brings new possibilities especially when it comes to our health and wellness routines. After the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, many people start out highly motivated and determined that this year things […]
September 1, 2011 by Michelle Treber Now is a great time to eat locally grown vegetables. Depending upon where you live, there may be an abundance of vegetables such as zucchini, tomatoes and peppers. Now is a great time to buy local fruit and vegetables and to support your local farmer’s markets. Zucchini Stir Fry is […]
July 28, 2016 by marilynrabe A few days ago we read about the abundance of zucchini plants in many of our gardens. Peppers are another vegetable that has been producing non-stop recently. My grandson’s garden is providing all of us with more peppers than we can use! Being a young entrepreneur, he even set up […]
November 27, 2017 by bethstefura I love to watch people dance, and obviously others do as well because competitive dance shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance are dominating the world of reality television. But what’s even better than watching someone dance is actually getting up and dancing. You […]
I’ve heard references to plum pudding at Christmas time for years. If you’ve read or seen Dickens’ work “A Christmas Carol,” then you know he loved to write about food. In this popular holiday classic, Dickens waxed poetic about huge turkeys and flaming plum puddings. Eating plum pudding after Christmas dinner became an English obsession […]
The first week of April is National Public Health Week. Prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic, many people were unfamiliar with this local government organization and the work that it does to keep us safe and healthy every day. We are fortunate to live in a state with a well-established public health system. The Ohio Department […]
July 4, 2016 by bethstefura Fourth of July celebrations include fireworks, backyard barbecues, and maybe a trip to the beach. Whatever you have planned, enjoy the holiday and be safe. Fireworks Safety – The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to enjoy a public display put on by professionals. Stay at least 500 feet away […]
August 8, 2014 by Michelle Treber Why do you listen to music? Take a moment to think about where you are at, what you are doing or how you are feeling when you choose to play music. People listen to music: • for a boost and to relieve stress • to keep them awake during […]
March 27, 2018 by Amy Meehan How many of you set fitness goals for yourselves this year? I know I have. While my husband and I have made a habit out of power-lifting that we both love, cardio is not my favorite. Even though I don’t enjoy it, I know it’s important for me if […]
September 12, 2019 by barton345 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 are so many great opportunities and it is easy to overbook children with sports and extracurricular activities. Some years we really miss the mark, other years we […]
August 6, 2012 by Michelle Treber Are you interested in making a health change this fall? If so this challenge is for you! For six weeks this fall we will focus on increasing your physical activity levels as well as focusing your awareness on one health habit per week. Examples of behaviors we will be […]
September 6, 2015 by lisabarlage Labor Day is a perfect reminder that in order to celebrate the work and achievement we have had in the past year, we need a break to reflect. Technology and the strive to always do more (and better than anyone else); can develop a bad habit of never disconnecting from […]
April 25, 2016 by Shannon Carter When is the last time you had a really good laugh? You know, the kind that makes you lose your breath for a bit. That laughter is not only fun, there a many health benefits to a good belly laugh. Laughter can boost your immune system exercise your heart […]
