February 20, 2020 by Daniel Remley Happy February! As you may know, February is National Heart Month… the perfect time to think about making heart healthy choices. For heart health, what would you choose? Butter vs margarine? Beef vs chicken? Heart healthy eating includes choosing food with less saturated fats and trans fats. Saturated is […]
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Posted in Healthy Finances, Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged cleaning, decluttering, decorating for holidays, getting ready for holidays, holiday planning, Holidays, Home for the holidays on November 14, 2022| Leave a Comment » The holidays were always a big event in my family with lots of food, fun and family togetherness. I never realized […]
As aging occurs many experience the loss of strength, power, and balance, but why? The reason is sarcopenia. What is Sarcopenia? Sarcopenia is a medical term for muscle loss. This naturally occurring muscle fiber loss starts around the age of 30. Muscle loss may begin at a rate of 3-5% and can gradually increase by […]
The Dietary Guidelines encourage you to enjoy your food, but eat less and avoid oversized portions. We all know how tempting it is to finish your large sandwich, beverage, or large bagel. These oversized portions can contribute to weight gain. If you want to maintain or lose weight, try some of these strategies: • Eat […]
When asked what my favorite food is, my answer is always the same – Pasta! I love the variety of noodle types and ways it can be prepared. From pasta salad as a cold dish in the summer to warm chicken noodle soup in the fall and winter, pasta can be enjoyed at any time […]
If you live in Ohio or are keeping up with national news, you likely know that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a series of orders last week to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the state. Last Monday, DeWine declared a state of emergency to protect Ohioans from COVID-19 and to allow state […]
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 or other diseases from animals. How […]
Pharmacy and grocery store shelves are full of over-the-counter cold and cough medicines. Which one do you choose, or are you better off not taking anything? Do they help or make the cold last longer? What about side effects? Nothing cures or shortens the common cold. Most colds usually go away in 7 to 10 […]
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 a recipe that is tasty, easy-to-make […]
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 […]
When asked what my favorite food is, my answer is always the same – Pasta! I love the variety of noodle types and ways it can be prepared. From pasta salad as a cold dish in the summer to warm chicken noodle soup in the fall and winter, pasta can be enjoyed at any time […]
Do you need to purchase a gift for the person who has it all? Are you trying to avoid the crush of busy stores? Or maybe you aren’t great at cyber shopping? If one of these describes you or you’re just intrigued, let’s look at a list of “Outside the Box” ideas for gifts this […]
Have you ever finished eating your lunch or dinner and could barely remember what you had just eaten? Could you identify the tastes and textures? Has your stomach ever felt uncomfortable after you quickly gobbled down a sandwich or meal? Do you eat in the car or in front of the television or computer screen? […]
