For families who have experienced the heartbreak of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), nothing makes sense. However, continued research is offering recommendations that may reduce the risk of future unexplained sleep related deaths. According to the Mayo Clinic, SIDS is the death of a baby less than a year old who otherwise seems healthy. SIDS often occurs […]
College is a time of transition and can be extremely challenging for the student and the parents. You may have been preparing your child for college since the day she was born, but how prepared are you as a parent, to let her go? Here are some tips to ease the transition: Adjust expectations… for […]
October 11, 2021 by Kellie Lemly October is emotional wellness month! What exactly is emotional wellness? Emotional wellness encompasses the feeling of happiness and success. It is learning how to deal with the ups and down of life, coping with challenges and having control of your life and a sense of purpose. When you are […]
What do David Letterman, Burt Reynolds, Reggie Lewis, Barbara Walters, Bill Clinton, Hank Gathers, Toni Braxton, Kelsey Grammar, Dick Cheney, and Bret Michaels all have in common? All of them have or had some form of heart disease. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged Awareness, Conversations with your teen, Decisions, Driving, family time, Graduation, graduation parties, Lifestyles, parenting, Prom, safety, Teens Driving on May 8, 2014| Leave a Comment » It’s that time of year. Everyone is ready to celebrate. Proms, graduations, and other events mark the end of the school year. […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged death, drug drop box, drug misuse, Drug take back day, drugs, family, friends’, leftover medications, overdose, prescription drugs, Substance abuse, unsued medications on July 4, 2022| Leave a Comment » Do you have leftover medications in your medicine cabinet? Are you saving that medication in case you contract the same […]
For families who have experienced the heartbreak of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), nothing makes sense. However, continued research is offering recommendations that may reduce the risk of future unexplained sleep related deaths. According to the Mayo Clinic, SIDS is the death of a baby less than a year old who otherwise seems healthy. SIDS often occurs […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Calories, Exercise, food choices, Food Decisions, Food Diary, Food Journal, healthy choices, healthy eating, menu planning, Nutrition, smart phone apps on February 6, 2012| Leave a Comment » Who would of thought ten years ago a cell phone would help you track what you eat, stay active and lose weight! […]
Have you had a bounty of okra in your garden this summer? My co-workers have had great luck with the okra they grew – evidently the plants like the heat and extra rain we had in Southern Ohio. Because of their bountiful okra harvests, we have had a number of discussions of recipes and how […]
Numerous health and wellness media outlets have printed various “The Best Foods You Aren’t Eating” articles over the last few years. Included in many of those lists are beets. I have to admit they were not on my ‘favorite’ veggie list when I was a kid. But I’ve grown to like them as an adult, […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged Awareness, Conversations with your teen, Decisions, Driving, family time, Graduation, graduation parties, Lifestyles, parenting, Prom, safety, Teens Driving on May 8, 2014| Leave a Comment » It’s that time of year. Everyone is ready to celebrate. Proms, graduations, and other events mark the end of the school year. […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Calories, Exercise, food choices, Food Decisions, Food Diary, Food Journal, healthy choices, healthy eating, menu planning, Nutrition, smart phone apps on February 6, 2012| Leave a Comment » Who would of thought ten years ago a cell phone would help you track what you eat, stay active and lose weight! […]
April 11, 2016 by marilynrabe I’m already late for work and now I’m in the middle of a traffic jam? How am I going to get the kids to gymnastics, soccer and tee ball practices at the same time? Everyone’s coming home at a different time tonight and we’re supposed to have supper together? Make […]
Holiday meals are a wonderful way to re-connect with family and friends. We tend to spend more money and time preparing special holiday foods. USDA offers some tips on preparing a healthy, low-cost holiday meal: Plan ahead. Deciding early on your menu can save both time and money. You can look for sales and coupons […]
