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 […]
Have you been thinking about buying your own home? It’s the American dream, right? Well, if you are not prepared, that dream can become a nightmare. Buying a home may well be the single largest purchase you ever make, so ensure you are making informed decisions throughout the homebuying process. You may be asking yourself […]
As more of life and daily task moves online it feels like scams and phishing are increasing. . . because they are! According to the U.S. Chief Information Officers Council scams and phishing attacks have been on the rise for decades by cyber criminals. As consumers, our first line of self-defense is awareness. As we are looking […]
March 1, 2021 by Daniel Remley Throughout the years, plastics have made our lives easier and more convenient, goods and services cheaper. We use them and dispose of them easily. I’m in debt to King Plastic. Having type 1 diabetes, plastics basically keep me alive; my insulin pump uses disposable plastic supplies that I throw […]
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, High Blood Pressure Education Month, and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Wow! The symmetry amongst those three events all occurring in the same month (in my mind, anyways) is incredible, as high blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke. And not being physically active is a […]
November 21, 2013 by linnettegoard Do you have a holiday party in your future? Many of us will be hosting food events for family and friends throughout the holiday season. You don’t want to be the one to make anyone sick from your food event. Start with simple basics. Clean everything before you start. Use […]
June 9, 2014 by Kathy Tutt Summer has arrived and brings with it the time of year that families set off on summer vacation. It’s the time to step away from work deadlines, school and sporting events and the bustle of normal life. Vacation allows families the opportunity to spend quality time together. Traveling to […]
January 18, 2022 by Dr. R. E. Scammahorn At a recent conference, the guest speaker said, “I have the power to change my own weather and so do you.” Meaning, we each have control over our emotional and behavioral reactions to our thoughts creating either a nice breezy day or a stormy day. Let’s face […]
December 23, 2019 by Daniel Remley Waste is becoming a bigger challenge than ever before. The average American produces over 4.6 pounds of waste every day. Around 251 million tons of trash are produced every year and 1/3 of all trash is recycled. Plastic and garbage gets into watersheds, winds up on beaches, is consumed […]
