Get ready for this year’s National Nutrition Month® theme “Get Your Plate in Shape”. Each March, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (previously known as the American Dietetic Association) sponsors the event by encouraging the public to eat a healthy diet. Since this year’s theme is MyPlate, consumers can focus on consuming the recommended foods […]
Many of us will see trick-or-treaters visiting our neighborhoods this week. When you do, consider starting a new Halloween tradition. My sister, Debbie is a great hostess for trick-or-treat night. She fixes a big pot of chili with healthy beans, lean beef and tomatoes. As the soup simmers, family members can stop in for a […]
Generally, it is assumed that if an employee is absent, his or her productivity must be suffering. Conversely, if the same employee is putting in extra time and skipping vacations, he or she must be highly productive. But these assumptions are not always true. A recent study conducted by England’s Manchester University, showed that overworking […]
June 27, 2011 by linnettegoard As people age they typically need less food (less calories), but about the same amount of most vitamins and minerals. This means that older adults need to focus on eating nutrient-dense foods — those high in vitamins and minerals at a lower calorie “cost”. Nutrient-dense foods include most fruits and vegetables, […]
This year, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to join over 100 of my colleagues in reading and discussing the book Why are all the Black kids sitting together in the cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum. Together, we chose to focus on racial literacy through a yearlong book club and respectful dialogue series. […]
Knowing that long-term weight management to maintain good health is important, we should be able to determine whether the guidelines/programs of popular diets are set up to be healthy habits for a lifetime or a fad diet that is all hype and will provide only a short-term fix. Health Risks Fad Diets, and Yo-Yo Dieting […]
In 2018, 768 million vacation days went unused in the United States. As someone who has never lost a day of vacation (I have carried days over from one year to another), I do not understand not using vacation time. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy my job, in fact, I LOVE my job; however, […]
Fresh Blueberries As acknowledged by the North American Blueberry Council and the United States Department of Agriculture, July is Blueberry Month. What a tasty celebration this will be! In addition to the wonderful flavor that blueberries provide, there are also many health benefits related to consuming these juicy fruits. Some recent research suggests the following: […]
February 6, 2012 by bethstefura Who would of thought ten years ago a cell phone would help you track what you eat, stay active and lose weight! Many of these apps for phones are free, easily accessible and are making impacts on reaching healthy goals. The most popular weight loss apps include: Lose it! A […]
June 1, 2017 by Pat Brinkman The hot days of summer are ahead and the kids are enthusiastically playing, jumping and running around the yard. You want to have them be active, but are they drinking enough fluid? Children, especially infants and preschoolers, become dehydrated faster than adults. They often get busy playing and don’t […]
Many of us today are trying to find health tips for lowering cholesterol, lowering blood sugars, reducing arthritis pain and yes boosting our memory. Many households in North America or Europe have cinnamon in their their cupboards. Cinnamon is the brown bark from the cinnamon tree, which when dried, rolls into a tubular form known […]
What is the difference between right and wrong? How are you affected by success or failure in your life? How do you deal with the realities of life and the challenges of our quick-paced social, media and technology world? What Life Principles have you internalized and incorporated into your daily activities so that you have […]
Ouch! You didn’t think you were out in the sun that long. What happened? Now, your skin is red and really hurts. What do you do? •First get out of the sun and indoors, if possible. •Put a towel dampened in cold water on your skin. Change the towel every 10 to 15 minutes. This […]
May 25, 2020 by Laura M. Stanton Today is often considered the “unofficial” start to summer. That means longer days and warmer weather for getting outside. However, this summer brings a new and unsettling guest: COVID-19. To help you stay safe while you are outdoors, the Ohio Department of Health and the National Recreation and […]
