Are you part of the over 90 million people who are hitting the roads in their cars to travel over the upcoming holiday? A little planning can help you to make this trip safe and even enjoyable for your family. Before you go: Have your car maintained – check or change oil, tires, wipers, and […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Arbor Day, clean air, clean water, Earth Day, environment, environmental wellness, state trees, tree, tree planting on April 21, 2016| Leave a Comment » Do you remember planting a tree for Arbor Day? Do you know the meaning of Arbor Day? This day was set aside for tree planting back […]
Posted in Healthy People, Mindfulness, Uncategorized, tagged Birding, birdwatching, Gratitude, happiness, heart health, meditation, mental health, Mindfulness, nature, nature deficit disorder, silence, wellbeing on February 11, 2021| 4 Comments » Last year, I transformed into a self-proclaimed bird nerd. The change started in the spring of 2020 when I started working from home because of […]
Why Hobbies are Important! Did you know it is good for your physical and mental health to have a hobby? Sometimes we get so busy with work or our family that we forget to have time for ourselves, which usually allows the stress in our lives to build. Hobbies provide physical and mental health benefits […]
During the upcoming holiday season, I encourage you to make time to enjoy an extra family meal together. Family meals can nourish your mind, body and soul. They provide a great opportunity to enjoy better conversations and strengthen your family ties by spending quality, focused mealtimes together. You can also use family mealtime to encourage […]
Misinformation, disinformation, fake news…. All these terms, in general, describe the same thing: information that is out of context, missing details, lacking reputable sources, or is just plain false. We hear about misinformation within the context of world or political news a lot, but misleading information can appear elsewhere. Misleading and incorrect information shared about […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Arbor Day, clean air, clean water, Earth Day, environment, environmental wellness, state trees, tree, tree planting on April 21, 2016| Leave a Comment » Do you remember planting a tree for Arbor Day? Do you know the meaning of Arbor Day? This day was set aside for tree planting back […]
Generally, it is assumed that if an employee is absent, his or her productivity must be suffering. Conversely, if the same employee is putting in extra time and skipping vacations, he or she must be highly productive. But these assumptions are not always true. A recent study conducted by England’s Manchester University, showed that overworking […]
Misinformation, disinformation, fake news…. All these terms, in general, describe the same thing: information that is out of context, missing details, lacking reputable sources, or is just plain false. We hear about misinformation within the context of world or political news a lot, but misleading information can appear elsewhere. Misleading and incorrect information shared about […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged appliances, clean eating, co-workers, colleagues, Dietary Guidelines 2015, eating well, family, food choices, Food Decisions, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, healthy meals, Nutrition, ranges, weight control, Wellness, whole grains on February 25, 2016| 1 Comment » Recently I had to replace my beloved stove. It had […]
A few weeks ago, I ran into a colleague and asked, “Hello, how are you?” My colleague enthusiastically responded, “I’m great!” This response caught me off guard. It was not what I expected. I was used to hearing tired and busy. To be honest that was the response I was used to replying with as […]
Frequently, college students may not select or purchase the most healthful options while at school. With the major shift in environment and academics, students can put the focus of nutritious eating on the back burner. As a result, several college students tend to gain weight. Many factors can explain why students may not eat healthfully, […]
Back to school means back to packing school lunches. Children need a healthy lunch with the right calories and nutrients to help them learn, grow, and play. Not only do we want to pack our kids a healthy lunch, we want them to eat it, too! Sometimes we need some new ideas to keep lunch […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged antioxidants, Apples, artichokes, arugula, beta-carotene, caffeine, Calories, cancer fighting, Diet and Cancer, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, healthy weight, lean protein, lycopene, phytochemicals, red leaf lettuce, salads, spinach, tomatoes, Vitamin C on January 30, 2015| Leave a Comment » Choose colorful vegetables and greens for a nutritious meal. Lettuce […]
