Hot chocolate is my favorite drink during the fall and winter months. The snow was falling outside and I was anxious for my 1st cup of the New Year. However, I made a New Year’s Resolution to be healthier and watch my sugar intake. Have you ever taken time to stop and read the nutrition […]
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 […]
August 2, 2018 by Shannon Carter One of my friends underwent a cancer biopsy this week. She is waiting the results of a pathology lab for diagnosis. Will it be cancer with a treatment plan of some sort, or will her results be benign? Waiting on results from an important medical test or pathology report […]
As I recently reminisced with a group of friends, interwoven in our conversation were comments about our use of technology when we were teens. We wrote letters to one another instead of sending emails. We made very short long-distance calls rather than texting. We even took photos on a camera with film that had to […]
January 14, 2016 by Michelle Treber There is a lot of talk about the importance of family meals. Your school age children may eat both breakfast and lunch in their school cafeteria. This is why it is important that the meals you eat with them are opportunities to teach healthy eating behaviors. Hopefully your children […]
October 21, 2016 by lisabarlage As the air cools in the fall we often lean towards fixing those comfort foods for our family. Things like: mac and cheese, chili soup, spaghetti sauce and pasta, chicken and noodles all taste good to us. Many of us are also concerned with making our meals as healthy as […]
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 […]
I’m sure you have heard the words climate change. Are you familiar with their meaning and impacts? Climate change describes a change in the average conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a region over a long period of time. Most people are aware of the affects of climate change on the world we live […]
Spring is one of my favorite seasons. It represents a restart with fresh beginnings. Spring cleaning may look different for each person and may include deep cleaning your house, preparing your garden, washing windows, and it can also mean spring cleaning your finances. Spring cleaning your finances can provide a fresh look at your financial […]
October 27, 2014 by Daniel Remley Walk into any convenience store, and you’ll see a wide variety of energy drinks to choose from. In recent years, news reports have brought attention to some of the consequences of their overuse. Some of these reports document emergency room visits related to mixing energy drinks and alcohol or […]
Every time I go to the store lately I see things declaring, “Happy Fall Y’all!” or some variation. While many people love all things fall, I am not a fan. Yes, you read that correctly, I am not a fan of fall. First, the changing colors on the trees means the leaves are dying in […]
Every time I go to the store lately I see things declaring, “Happy Fall Y’all!” or some variation. While many people love all things fall, I am not a fan. Yes, you read that correctly, I am not a fan of fall. First, the changing colors on the trees means the leaves are dying in […]
February 28, 2019 by lisabarlage America Saves Week, February 25 to March 2, is a chance to remind all of us to start saving a little more – be it for an unexpected crisis, retirement, for a family vacation or home, or just saving an unexpected bonus or gift. Savers with a plan are twice […]
September 19, 2011 by lisabarlage Have you ever stopped to think about the number of times you have been asked to do something and you really don’t have the time? For instance, when the president of the athletic boosters asks if you wouldn’t mind coordinating the car wash fund raiser or your colleague pleads with […]
