April 12, 2012 by Pat Brinkman Just last month another group of lawmakers proposed a bill to eliminate trans-fats from grade-school lunches. Why do trans-fats continue to be used when all you have heard is bad? Synthetic trans-fats raise you “bad” (LDL) cholesterol, lower your “good” (HDL) cholesterol and increase your triglycerides. Thus, these synthetic […]
When my sister-in-law turned 50, my family flew out to Arizona to help her celebrate. She warned us when we took our suitcases into the bedrooms to not leave our tennis shoes out in the open because her cat liked to chew on shoelaces. I forgot after the first couple of days and left my […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged barbeques, Fiber, folate, healthy eating, lutein, magnesium, Nutrition, Potassium, Summer, sweet corn, Vitamin C, Wellness on August 25, 2016| Leave a Comment » One of summer’s greatest pleasures is enjoying a fresh ear of sweet corn at a backyard barbecue. We eagerly await the corn harvest, and now it’s here! […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged barbeques, Fiber, folate, healthy eating, lutein, magnesium, Nutrition, Potassium, Summer, sweet corn, Vitamin C, Wellness on August 25, 2016| Leave a Comment » One of summer’s greatest pleasures is enjoying a fresh ear of sweet corn at a backyard barbecue. We eagerly await the corn harvest, and now it’s here! […]
Posted in Healthy People, Mindfulness, tagged cardiac disease, health technology, healthcare team, heart diease, heart healthy diet, Live well, medications, Support Group, symptoms, technology on February 6, 2020| Leave a Comment » Learning you have heart disease is a major life change. Upon receiving a diagnosis, your healthcare team becomes an important part of your […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Be safe this Holiday, christmas, COVID-19, healthy people, Holidays, Live well, social distancing, Thanksgiving, wash your hands, wear a mask on November 5, 2020| 2 Comments » With the holiday season almost here, discussions are being held to determine the best practice to celebrate without putting ourselves in the path […]
If there was a support group for tuna addicts, I would be sitting in the front row. I have been a tuna fish lover since I was in elementary school. My mother always packed my lunch, and when I opened that brown paper bag and saw a tuna fish sandwich wrapped in waxed paper, I […]
January 12, 2012 by marilynrabe Crock Pot Cooking Wouldn’t it be great to walk into your home after a long day at work or school and smell dinner cooking? Since most of us don’t have a fairy godmother who prepares meals for us, the next best thing might be your crock pot! A crock pot […]
January 10, 2022 by Jennifer Little Human Trafficking is an issue that affects Ohioans of all socioeconomic and racial backgrounds, and Wear Blue Day is an effort to raise awareness of the signs and to, ultimately, stop this crime which destroys lives of vulnerable people in our own communities, and across the U.S. The U.S. […]
January 18, 2021 by Dr. R. E. Scammahorn Husband and wife family picture My brother-in-law was born with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). One of the possible indications of NF1 is heart deformations. Specifically, for him, it resulted in his ascending aorta and left ventricle being deformed at birth. Originally his family was told this should […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged arthritis, cholesterol, cinnamon, diabetic cooking, health, Heart Disease, insect bites, memory, mouth refresher, spices on February 15, 2018| Leave a Comment » Many of us today are trying to find away to lower cholesterol, lowering blood sugars, reducing arthritis pain and yes boosting our memory. If we open our cupboards […]
Posted in Healthy People, Mindfulness, tagged cardiac disease, health technology, healthcare team, heart diease, heart healthy diet, Live well, medications, Support Group, symptoms, technology on February 6, 2020| Leave a Comment » Learning you have heart disease is a major life change. Upon receiving a diagnosis, your healthcare team becomes an important part of your […]
Summer Pop Stars! We’re heading into the dog days of summer, and what better way to cool down than with a chilly ice pop? But not any ice pop will do! Skip the options found in your local supermarket, which can be laden with artificial color and sugar. Instead, be creative and make your own! […]
July 9, 2012 by lisabarlage One of the best things about summer is the availability of fresh produce – especially fresh berries. July is the peak month for blackberries and raspberries to be available, while blueberries are in season from July to September. Often during these peak months berries will be available at great prices […]
