January 9, 2020 by Pat Brinkman If you live where it’s cold in the winter or in the hot desert, dry skin can be irritating and a problem. Dry air can cause those fine lines to be more noticeable. Some areas of dry skin will itch, flake, crack and even bleed especially around fingernails. What […]
October 8, 2018 by Amy Meehan Snacks can be part of a healthy, well-balanced diet when done right. Include multiple food groups in order to balance your snack. For instance, a handful of nuts pair well with a serving of mixed berries. This snack, representing the fruit and protein food groups, includes vitamins, protein, and […]
We have had a relatively mild winter so far, but it looks like we are going to be experiencing some cold, snowy weather for the next couple of weeks. As we try to keep our homes warm, we also need to think about keeping our families safe. One thing we should be especially aware of […]
Have you been celebrating the 50 years of Mr. Rogers? If you follow the stories, you know there are many ways to watch, learn and celebrate. For example, check out the Won’t You Be My Neighbor? film, the new movie (coming soon) A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and a United States Postal Service Forever […]
November 18, 2013 by kathygreen24 Walk with others “The police called; they have Mom. It’s the third time this month that Mom got mixed up and was found in the neighbor’s house. Mom is getting more and more confused. She doesn’t prepare healthy meals and often forgets to turn the oven off when she cooks. […]
August 24, 2017 by bethstefura Reaching a national emergency, the opioid crisis is affecting communities from the smallest burg to the largest urban setting. Approximately 90 people in the United States pass away daily from an opioid-related overdose, and the numbers are increasing. There seems to be a story in the news every week showing […]
When choosing foods we eat, the texture, moistness, taste, color, nutrient content, and cost are all important. It can be easy to determine if we want to buy foods based off the food label, but what about home cooked foods- especially if we are the culpable chef? Can I decrease the amount of sugar without […]
We all experience chaos in our lives, some of us more so than others. Examples include the car breaking down, refrigerator going on the fritz, accidently overdrawing your checking account, and receiving unexpected visitors. The list goes on. However, for the past five weeks I have been experiencing an abnormal amount of disorder in my […]
June 11, 2021 by Emily Marrison Summertime! What memories do you have of time spent as a child during June, July, and August? There may be summer chores that come to mind like tending the garden or mowing lawns. But I do hope that you have some freedom memories as well, like riding your bike, […]
August 1, 2011 by Michelle Treber Fruits & Veggies We all know we need to eat more fruits and vegetables. How do we do it? It takes a little planning to make it happen. Here are some tips to help you increase your number of servings. One of the best things to do is to take the […]
May 20, 2013 by kathygreen24 As the school year comes to a close, many parents are faced with the task of finding child care for the summer or deciding if they should take a chance and let their children stay home alone for the first time. Whether for a few minutes or a few hours, […]
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Did you know that every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke? Every stroke and TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack, aka “mini-stroke”) is a medical emergency. If you know the warning signs of a stroke and act FAST, you could save a life. FAST is the acronym […]
As the weather warms up and fresh vegetables are readily available there are many good choices to add vegetables to your outdoor grilled meals. It not only keeps the heat out of the kitchen, it adds variety to your family meals. Outdoor grilling can be a healthy, low-fat way to cook. Place large vegetables such […]
August 31, 2015 by Pat Brinkman Do you get confused when you go to the grocery store and look in the meat case? What does fresh, natural, no hormones or antibiotics, organic, or certified really mean? These definitions come from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) which oversee […]
