Salads aren’t always diet food . . . the salad bar, where croutons and creamy dressings are abundant, can be a dietary minefield. However, if you choose the rights ingredients, a salad can make a perfect meal. Salads don’t have to be boring! Salads can be an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Dress […]
We have heard that coffee is bad for you so many times in our lives. However, it turns out that drinking 2 to 3 cups a day may prove to be beneficial for your health and does not cause an increased risk of death . Certain antioxidant substances in coffee may be associated with lower […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged death, Eat well, Enjoy life, Exercise, Family life, Forgiveness, fresh air, grateful, happiness, Home life, life well lived, Live well, obituary, sleep, Smiling, Volunteer, Wellness, Work life on September 3, 2018| Leave a Comment » “After 96 years of vigorous living, Ralph passed peacefully. His enthusiasm for […]
Friendship is one of the most elevating aspects of life. Besides fun and connection, friendship can provide important emotional and physical support. Friendship also plays a central role in our overall well-being. Recent studies suggest, “People who value social relationships are likelier to be happy than those who value achievements in other life domains, such […]
I’m lucky because the majority of my teaching time with OSU is spent primarily in a standing position. But I also spend the occasional day in my office sitting in front of a computer. I would much rather stand than sit, so I finally took the bull by the horns and invested in a standing […]
For this blog, I’m going to focus on de-cluttering paper. Paper is one of my favorite mediums. I like magazines, books, vintage paper, and paper ephemera. I enjoy notebooks, journals, and lovely paper. I like cookbooks and recipes which I have collected for years. I take my time selecting my calendar for the year being […]
I was intrigued to read new research from Microsoft that found employees report not having enough uninterrupted focus time during the workday. One of the major factors relating to this lack of time was the 192% increase in the number of online meetings and calls held now versus pre-Covid. When I look at my own […]
When did you last take a vacation day? I’m not asking when you last took a vacation; instead, when did you take a day off for yourself? Sadly, over half of Americans end the year with unused vacation days, collectively sacrificing 662 million days off. The Project Time Off report found that compared to employees […]
Conversations about money might be uncomfortable for some people. When speaking with individuals about money I often hear comments like, “I don’t have enough money to budget” Or “it’s so overwhelming I don’t know where to start”. According to a FINRA Investor Education Foundation survey, 60% of those surveyed feel anxious when thinking of their […]
According to Mark Twain, “Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” After reading Brian Tracy’s book Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time, I have come to the conclusion that everyone’s life […]
February 17, 2011 by Pat Brinkman The recently released 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend that everyone, young or old, reduce sodium consumption. Although we need some sodium in our diet, almost everyone is consuming too much. Research has shown that the higher our sodium consumption the higher our blood pressure. Research also indicates that if we […]
Stress is something that every person encounters in life; relationships, weddings, jobs, births, finances, vacations, deaths, etc. all create stress. Some events might be happy, positive events, like having a baby, but they still can be stressful. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress effects our bodies physically, mentally and behaviorally. Common effects of stress on […]
If you’ve been outside in the heat lately, it’s important to remember to stay hydrated. Water is essential to our bodies to live. As a matter of fact, we are made up of nearly 60% water! With so many ways to get water it doesn’t have to be boring! According to the Academy of Nutrition […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Blood Pressure, caffeine, caffeine acts, coffee, depression, drinks, endurance exercise, food choices, health, healthy behaviors, healthy choices, Heart Disease, Lifestyles, lifting weights, motor tasks, pregnancy women, sleep, Stress, stress reduction, weight control, Wellness, workplace on December 6, 2012| Leave a Comment » Are you ready for your morning coffee? With […]
