May 21, 2012 by Pat Brinkman As the bright sun is shining you put on sunglasses to protect your eyes. Are you eating to protect your vision? With age-related macular degeneration the major cause of blindness in older people did you know, what you eat may help lower your risk? Eating a variety of colorful […]
August 22, 2011 by jennyeven If you pay much attention to health and nutrition news, you’ve probably heard about probiotics. But for those of you who aren’t familiar with probiotics, here is a basic primer. Probiotics are live, healthy bacteria in foods that we commonly consume. The bacteria pass into our digestive tract and promote health by helping digest our […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged #BlackFriday, #gardening, #health, #holidays, #joy, #raspberries, #Thanksgiving, #wellness on November 19, 2020| Leave a Comment » In recent years, Black Friday has come to mean a lot more to me than shopping! Although there are good shopping deals available, I found myself wanting to just be in […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged #BlackFriday, #gardening, #health, #holidays, #joy, #raspberries, #Thanksgiving, #wellness on November 19, 2020| Leave a Comment » In recent years, Black Friday has come to mean a lot more to me than shopping! Although there are good shopping deals available, I found myself wanting to just be in […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged animals, cats, companions, dog, Exercise, friends, health benefits, Healthy Living, pet companion, pets, physical activity, stress reduction, Wellness on February 6, 2014| 1 Comment » Chumlee and Big Hoss Pet ownership is a responsibility, and with this responsibility comes numerous health benefits including exercise, companionship, and unconditional love. […]
October 14, 2013 by marilynrabe As adults, we recognize the importance of getting enough sleep each night. It is easy for us to see how much better we feel and how much better we function when we have had a good night’s sleep. When it comes to our children though we may not think about […]
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and many of us will be preparing traditional celebrations which usually include generous amounts of food. I think that besides the time spent with family and friends, my favorite part of the Thanksgiving feast are the leftovers that can be enjoyed for the next day or two. This is a good time […]
February 18, 2019 by barton345 One of my new year’s resolutions for 2019 is to move more. I know that to be successful with my goal, I am going to have to incorporate physical activity into my 8 hour work day. Sitting for hours every day depletes my energy and leaves me feeling sluggish. Being […]
February 18, 2019 by barton345 One of my new year’s resolutions for 2019 is to move more. I know that to be successful with my goal, I am going to have to incorporate physical activity into my 8 hour work day. Sitting for hours every day depletes my energy and leaves me feeling sluggish. Being […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Farmers Market, Go Local, harvest, Healthy Food Choices, Home grown foods, Local, local foods, Market, National Farmers Market Week, summer vegetables on August 5, 2013| Leave a Comment » Does anything taste better than corn on the cob or a tomato fresh from the garden? Many of us don’t have […]
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 Farmers Market, Go Local, harvest, Healthy Food Choices, Home grown foods, Local, local foods, Market, National Farmers Market Week, summer vegetables on August 5, 2013| Leave a Comment » Does anything taste better than corn on the cob or a tomato fresh from the garden? Many of us don’t have […]
July 14, 2016 by Daniel Remley Ever wonder where you can buy gooseberries directly from a local producer? What about hydroponically produced sweet corn? What if you want to find a local producer who will deliver certified organic, fresh dill right to your doorstep? Do you know where to find a farmer’s market in your […]
As adults, we recognize the importance of getting enough sleep each night. It is easy for us to see how much better we feel and how much better we function when we have had a good night’s sleep. When it comes to our children though we may not think about how a lack of sleep […]
