In a month, on my 49th birthday, my youngest child starts the first day of her last year of school. As a mom, I have mixed emotions. I’m excited for her and all she has and will accomplish, yet I am sad that my baby is a senior. Where did all of those years go? […]
June 22, 2015 by lisabarlage While vegetarians go “meatless” every day, there is a growing movement across the country and even the world for the rest of us to do “Meatless Monday’s” once a week. Following this trend can help your health and your bank account too. Meals without meat aren’t a new thing; families […]
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 […]
Exercise has some amazing benefits. It can boost your mood, sharpen your focus, reduce your stress, and improve your sleep. So let’s get moving. Did you know that all activity counts? It all adds up. Adults need to shoot for 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity and 2 muscle-strengthening activities each week. What is […]
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 […]
July 24, 2017 by green308 Have you ever had an argument with a friend (boy or girl), sibling, classmate, or spouse who was trying to tell you what to do and you countered with the response “You’re not the boss of me?” I think most of us have thrown that phrase out to someone at […]
October 22, 2018 by lisabarlage October is celebrated as the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch month, an opportunity to promote both local foods and healthy snacks. The Apple Crunch encourages schools, clubs, or employers to choose a day in October and serve fresh local apples. In southern Ohio many of our schools have already, or […]
In the near future, your doctor may prescribe getting outside and embracing nature. Your doctor may suggest that you participate in green exercise, or they may write a nature prescription. Green exercise includes any physical activity that takes place outdoors. Think about taking a walk in nature, exploring a park, or discovering a new forest […]
Have you ever had a great idea come to you while in the shower? Why is it that the best thoughts seem to occur when we’re not prepared to write them down? For me, my mind seems to be most creative when I’m driving, walking my dog, riding my bike, or doing housework – not […]
We come home from work and we are hungry and are looking for something to eat right away. Are we really hungry or is it a habit? It is easy to walk in the door and be triggered to eat. So, the next time you get a craving for foods ask yourself, how you are […]
September 23, 2016 by smith3993 We are at a point in our life where all our children are adults and moving out on their own. As they leave my home, one hope is that they appreciated the importance of family meals. Family meals go beyond the food that is prepared and consumed. A great fact sheet […]
Did you know that skin cancer is the leading cause of new cases of cancer in the United States? According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, totaling more than cancers of the lung, breast, colon, prostate, uterus, ovaries, and pancreas combined. Consider these facts: […]
January 28, 2011 by lisabarlage Have you joined the Zumba fitness craze? I have to admit that I haven’t, although I have tried it a couple times when I have been at conferences with Zumba offered as a fitness break. My sister-in-law loves the Zumba program and goes about four times a week to classes, […]
March 11, 2011 by linnettegoard One and two person households are the fastest growing segment of the population. If you are in this category, read on for ideas on Cooking for One or Two. The first step is to plan weekly menus. Incorporate the following into your weekly plans: Make half of your grains whole […]
