June 17, 2019 by Pat Brinkman It’s Fair and Festival time! My grandchildren love to go see, touch, and feed the farm animals. Farm animals are usually a part of the festivities with petting zoos, agricultural fairs, open farms, and shows. This activity can put your children and you at higher risk for a foodborne illness […]
April 14, 2016 by Pat Brinkman Did you know restaurants follow some tricks to encourage you to eat more? According to Deborah Cohen, a physician and senior natural scientist at the RAND Corporation , a nonprofit research organization, restaurants follow these advertising tricks to get us to order and eat more. They serve us bigger servings. […]
December 11, 2014 by Kathy Tutt Does the rush of the holiday season leave you feeling as if you might be missing something? With so many things to do and places to go, it is important not to overlook elderly family members. For many, the holidays are filled with celebrations and festivities with family and […]
For most people, this time of year is filled with happiness and good cheer. However, many individuals dread the coming of the holiday season and the sadness that it brings. What causes the holiday blues and what can we do to help alleviate the sadness that overcomes us? High Expectations Don’t worry about having a perfect […]
September 3, 2019 by Misty Harmon Earlier this year I decided to do some research in to increasing productivity since I found myself saying or thinking how busy I was, even though I did not feel like I accomplished as much as I could or should. In my first blog about productivity, I rejected the […]
May 23, 2018 by economos2 When the lights go out do Not open your refrigerator or freezer. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Plan ahead; keep an appliance thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer, which can help you determine the safe zones! Make sure to look in at the zones […]
November 26, 2014 by green308 Many of us learned about cells in high school biology class. We learned that bodies are made up of different kinds of cells—skin, muscle, blood, etc. But most of us did not learn about the trillions of non-human, microbial cells. Those cells, or “microbiome,” are important for maintaining human health; […]
June 5, 2014 by lisabarlage Smoothies continue to be a popular treat at restaurants; although special equipment is promoted to make them it is not necessary. While we think of them as a tasty way to increase our dairy and fruit consumption, they can also be a wonderful way to slide in a few vegetables. […]
February 21, 2017 by zies1 Now is the time to review what you know about women and heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. One out of four women in the United States will die from heart disease, while one woman out of thirty dies of cancer. […]
August 22, 2014 by lisabarlage This time of year many home gardens are filled with those last few tomatoes, peppers, or onions. If you are looking for a quick idea try salsa to make a tasty treat that is good for you and easy to prepare. Tomatoes – the main ingredient in many salsa recipes […]
With the holiday season comes gift-giving to our young people. Often, the gift box contains new technology for our teens and even younger children. The device could be a first cell phone, tablet, or even a laptop. When our young people exhaust playing with toys, we default to technology as the next level of gifts. […]
February 2, 2023 by Misty Harmon My husband, who works in IT, has a shirt that says, “Hope is Not a Strategy.” While this may be true in his line of work and many others, I dare say hope IS at least a partial strategy in many areas of life. For mental and behavioral health […]
Are you eating wheat products? Lately, the news has included many stories on how wheat is bad for you causing abdominal fat, triggering diseases, and being linked with Alzheimer’s, headaches, depression and others. If all that is true why is wheat recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, by nutrition experts and American Heart Association? […]
Did you know that fish is like a multivitamin for our brains? Fish and shellfish supply the nutrients, vitamins and omega-3s essential for brain development, strong bones, a healthy heart and immune system. This time of year, many people are looking for ways to “boost” their immune system . Good nutrition is extremely important in […]
