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September 22, 2023 by jlowe495 People celebrating at the table This is a busy year of event planning for me! With my wedding this spring, my niece’s first birthday party this summer, and preparing to host holiday meals at my house for the first time this winter, I have been learning a lot about the […]
March 1, 2023 by llhalladay Did you know that only 19 percent of individuals keep their new year’s resolution? Almost a third of all Americans failed to maintain at least one goal after two weeks. By the start of February nearly 45 percent have abandoned their resolutions and by the start of March, almost 80 […]
April 11, 2023 by bandy52 Let’s examine food safety during a power outage. Boy oh Boy, has spring packed a punch! Here in Northeastern Ohio we have experienced many power outages already. Some communities have spent only a few minutes in the dark while others find themselves looking for glimmers of light after two or […]
A 2005 study released by Families and Work Institute, Overwork in America: When the Way We Work Becomes Too Much, reports that one in three American employees are chronically overworked, while 54 percent have felt overwhelmed at some time in the past month by how much work they had to complete. The study of more […]
One of the lesser-known benefits of consuming a diet high in polyphenols is its beneficial impact on your gut bacteria. Polyphenols are natural compounds found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, coffee, tea, and wine. They provide amazing health benefits as they proceed through the digestive tract. The majority of polyphenol compounds stay present […]
The coronavirus pandemic challenged our mental and physical health in a multitude of ways. Over the past two years, authors on our blog have addressed impacts of the pandemic such as grief and loss, anxiety and depression, pandemic paralysis, languishing, isolation and even weight gain (#quarantine15). One health effect we have yet to explore is […]
Local Foods – Fresh and Healthy! Most of us will agree that fresh and unprocessed food is usually a healthier and tastier choice. Now that we are heading into summer in Ohio, we will have more and more choices when it comes to choosing and using fresh foods that are grown locally. Nothing tastes quite as […]
Have you ever stopped and wondered, how many calories are in your $1.80 guacamole from that popular Mexican style grill? Or in the mountains of ketchup that you have with your burger and fries? At the height of grilling season, we thought that you might want to know the dietary details in your dips. By […]
I want to move my body more, but do I have to run? Some of us hear the word cardio and we immediately think, no way, I’m not a runner! Or the popular “the only time you’ll see me running is if something is chasing me!” Well, I am here to share the good news! […]
I feel like I have a lot on my plate right now, maybe more than that jam packed month of May. Which in May of 2019 that was saying a lot. . . Now my plate is full! Full of balancing home and work, bored kids, canceled activities, trying to socialize, staying involved with social […]
Have you ever stopped and wondered, how many calories are in your $1.80 guacamole from that popular Mexican style grill? Or in the mountains of ketchup that you have with your burger and fries? At the height of grilling season, we thought that you might want to know the dietary details in your dips. By […]
July 11, 2024 by taylor.4411 A lot of us have probably heard the term “self-care”. Self-care is any activity that you do to take care of your mental, emotional, and physical health. There are many benefits to self-care. Some of the key benefits include: Improved physical health Improved mental health Improved emotional well-being Increased productivity […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged emergency preparedness, Exercise, fall, Family Dinner, Farmer’s market, health, healthy choices, Healthy Living, immune system, nature, physical activity, Vitamin C, Wellness on September 29, 2022| 2 Comments » Fall is here! The mornings are cooler and there is a hint of color on the trees. Fall is a […]
