September 5, 2017 by Pat Brinkman No time for grocery shopping but the refrigerator is empty? Maybe it’s time to try online ordering with pickup or delivery. Many grocery chains are offering this option, which can be helpful in our busy lifestyle. So, what are the pros and cons? Pros Online ordering can be done […]
August 10, 2020 by jmlobb When did you last take time to stretch? If you practice yoga or Pilates regularly, perhaps it was sometime this past week. If you’re like me, you might take a few minutes to stretch at the end of a cardiovascular workout. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans state that stretching […]
November 14, 2019 by Daniel Remley November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is a serious and costly chronic disease that affects about 10% of all US adults. What’s often lost in this statistic though, is that they have loved ones who often share the burden of managing diabetes. When a person is diagnosed with diabetes […]
December 15, 2014 by lisabarlage It goes without saying; the holiday season can be stressful. During the holidays it’s even more important to take care of yourself every day! Use these practical tips to minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. Be physically active. How do you get daily exercise? Remember you need a total […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged breakfast, burritos, busy mornings, egg muffins, pancakes, small goals, snooze, vision statement, weight loss on February 5, 2018| 3 Comments » At the beginning of January, I shared Baby-steps To A Healthier You. I wanted to make smaller weekly goals to help me reach my overall goal. By doing so, I’m […]
January 19, 2018 by Pat Brinkman It’s flu and cold season. Avoiding germs helps us avoid the flu and colds, so where are the germs lurking? You might be surprised to find where you can encounter the most germs. Home: Your kitchen is the germiest place. It has more bacteria than your bathrooms due to […]
April 28, 2016 by jennyeven Want to stay in shape but don’t have a lot of time for your regular work-out routine? Then do a plank exercise! Planks are one of the most effective exercises offering considerable results. They take a short amount of time, no equipment, and offer many benefits including: Not many exercises […]
January 23, 2014 by kathygreen24 “What’s in your wallet?” is a great marketing program for a credit card but with all jokes aside; do you really know what is in your wallet or purse? I bet you don’t! Take the challenge. Sit down with a pen and paper and make a list of everything in […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged breakfast, burritos, busy mornings, egg muffins, pancakes, small goals, snooze, vision statement, weight loss on February 5, 2018| 3 Comments » At the beginning of January, I shared Baby-steps To A Healthier You. I wanted to make smaller weekly goals to help me reach my overall goal. By doing so, I’m […]
January 30, 2014 by bethstefura Heart disease is an epidemic as the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports around 715,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. While chest pain is recognized as a major heart attack symptom, there […]
July 16, 2018 by Daniel Remley Experts recommend that that one should try to get at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week. Although physical activity offers many benefits, there are also inherent risks such as developing knee, hip, and joint problems. If you walk on a regular basis, you might consider purchasing a […]
November 5, 2015 by jennyeven Did you know that about 90 billion pounds of edible food goes uneaten each year? That constitutes 30 – 40% of the food supply in the USA, or about 20 pounds per person, and weighs 123x the Empire State Building! If you convert this to calories, this means 1 in […]
June 27, 2013 by linnettegoard The trend to “go green” with using cloth reusable shopping bags is a good one. But how safe is it to reuse cloth for food products? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the materials used for reusable shopping bags can get contaminated with germs from food […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged breakfast, burritos, busy mornings, egg muffins, pancakes, small goals, snooze, vision statement, weight loss on February 5, 2018| 3 Comments » At the beginning of January, I shared Baby-steps To A Healthier You. I wanted to make smaller weekly goals to help me reach my overall goal. By doing so, I’m […]
