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. […]
Are you looking for some fun indoor activities for you and your child??If you don’t feel like going outside., don’t retreat under the covers.. consider these indoor physical activities. Pull Out Those Old Jazzercise Videos in the Closet Kids will love to blast to your past with your favorite exercise videos. Before you start the video, […]
February 27, 2012 by Michelle Treber We all have favorite foods that we enjoy. According to USDA ChooseMyPlate Tip Sheet, you can enjoy your meals while making small adjustments. One of the easiest things we can do is to fill half of our plate with fruits and vegetables. Make your protein portion a little smaller […]
June 23, 2011 by Pat Brinkman Are you getting enough potassium? With emphasis on limiting sodium, potassium gets forgotten. Yet, potassium can help in your effort to lower blood pressure. In the U.S. one in three adults has high blood pressure and 56% do not have it under control. So what does potassium have to […]
October 18, 2011 by linnettegoard Opening the front door on a cold fall evening and being greeted by the inviting smells of beef stew, chili, or chicken noodle soup coming from a slow cooker can be a cooks dream come true. Slow cookers cook foods slowly at a temperature between 170 degrees and 280 degrees […]
March 1, 2012 by jennyeven 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 […]
June 30, 2011 by Michelle Treber The exact cause of cancer is unknown but we do know what makes it more likely to occur. This blog message recommends that you choose and prepare healthy foods and be more active to cut the risk of cancer.What are some likely causes of cancer? • Smoking • Sunlight […]
October 29, 2012 by Pat Brinkman With the colder weather it seems more people develop colds. Who’s likely to catch a cold? Are there ways we can avoid catching a cold? When researchers expose healthy people to cold viruses, 85 to 90 percent become infected, but only about half will develop cold symptoms. So why […]
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 […]
February 20, 2012 by marilynrabe February is celebrated as American Heart Month to bring awareness of the impact of heart disease and to suggest lifestyle changes that can help us to have healthier hearts. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one […]
September 20, 2018 by Michelle Treber I enjoy walking during my lunchtime. When I do, this break away from my desk refreshes me. It helps me re-focus as I breathe in the fresh air and take a few minutes to get out of the “work mode”. A few weeks ago, while crossing the railroad tracks […]
March 3, 2011 by lisabarlage Many of us take a family vacation or have family members who travel over Spring Break. Do you have plans this year? I usually just go to visit family members, but since I have sisters in three different states – even that can involve air travel and doesn’t usually happen […]
August 13, 2012 by Pat Brinkman School starting makes me think of football, soccer, and other fall sports. Sports provide benefits in many ways. They increase physical coordination, fitness, self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. Children and adults can benefits both physically and psychologically from playing sports. With growing bodies which are still developing coordination, children are […]
August 16, 2012 by bethstefura As the 2012 London Olympics have drawn to a close, we watched in awe of the dedication and determination of these athletes and maybe became a little envious of their amazing strength and physical condition. We may never make it to the Olympics, yet we can easily incorporate some of […]
