Do you ever feel like a hamster in the wheel just spinning around and around? Or like the world around you is always demanding something more from you? Life has a way of swallowing us up if we don’t manage our schedules. As I look at my monthly calendar, I feel overwhelmed by doctor’s appointments, […]
It’s always great to see folks celebrate Earth Day! While April 22nd is reserved as the official celebration, there are lots of ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle all year long. One area that might not come to mind right away is your closet. Did you know that in 2018, over 11 million tons of […]
April 25, 2016 by Shannon Carter When is the last time you had a really good laugh? You know, the kind that makes you lose your breath for a bit. That laughter is not only fun, there a many health benefits to a good belly laugh. Laughter can boost your immune system exercise your heart […]
May 21, 2020 by Emily Marrison If there has ever been a time when we have realized the communication opportunities and flexibility that online platforms can provide, it is now. Many of us who are working from home are now using technology in ways we would never have dreamed of just a few short weeks […]
December 28, 2020 by lisabarlage Do you like to watch “Chopped”, “MasterChef”, “Top Chef”, or “The Great British Baking Show”? Most of us enjoy seeing the creative creations they come up with over the course of 30 – 60 minutes, that look oh so tasty too. Have you thought about trying your own cooking challenge […]
One of my favorite spring foods is rhubarb. I love rhubarb pie, rhubarb bread, and rhubarb crisp (ala mode, of course). This “pie plant” is primarily used as a fruit, but botanically, it’s a vegetable. Eaten alone, it is extremely tart. The only other comparable plant food that is as tart as rhubarb is a […]
An apple a day may not actually keep the doctor away, but it will offer some impressive health benefits! Apples contain antioxidants, vitamins, dietary fiber, and a range of other nutrients that taste great and will keep you feeling full and satisfied. The CDC states “Using more fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains, lean […]
August 28, 2014 by bethstefura Join Ohio State University Extension for a six-week personal wellness challenge. This fall the Live Healthy Live Well challenge for better health will run from September 8-October 19. This is an online challenge designed to help adults get fit by encouraging regular physical activity, healthy eating and wellness tips. This […]
During this time of uncertainty, I am choosing to focus on the things that remain the same. I am still a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a co-worker, a friend, an educator, and much more. My family, my friends, my neighbors, my co-workers, and my community still need me, maybe more than ever. […]
My husband was a firefighter for several years and during those years, he many times saw the need that existed for blood donors. He started donating then and has regularly for over 40 years. Have you ever thought about becoming a blood donor? What are some reasons that you might consider donating? People donate for […]
The holiday season is here! For better or worse, these holiday celebration often centers around food. We enter the holidays with the best intentions of staying the course with a healthy meal plan, yet find ourselves surrounded by temptations everywhere we go. Here are some tips to help maintain weight over the holidays: Treat yourself just […]
April 14, 2016 by Pat Brinkman Did you know restaurants follow some tricks to encourage you to eat more? According to Deborah Cohen, a physician and senior natural scientist at the RAND Corporation , a nonprofit research organization, restaurants follow these advertising tricks to get us to order and eat more. They serve us bigger servings. […]
April 7, 2016 by bethstefura When you put on your shoes, do you ever pause for a moment to think about where those shoes have been? Every time you walk, your shoes pick up a multitude of unwanted substances. A recent study found nine different species of bacteria on the bottom of people’s shoes. And […]
January 7, 2011 by dorisherringshaw Many adults have the habit of taking on too many tasks at once. Adults find themselves struggling to find the time to balance needed free time with daily tasks. Not only are they juggling their role of the wife, mother, father, caregiver, and adult, but also as a community member […]
