“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn We’re moving into fall and eventually those long winter days and nights, so what better time to “Plan” a Vegetable Garden?” According to Rory Lewandowski, Extension Educator, Agriculture/Natural Resources, Wayne County Ohio State University Extension, “The potential benefits of home vegetable gardening are […]
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March is just around the corner and so is celebrating National Nutrition Month. This is a yearly celebration during the month of March to create awareness about making informed food choices, as well as developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. What a great time to celebrate nutrition month, as we say goodbye to winter […]
These days, most food products we buy are produced or packaged by a company that stamps on the food items a “sell by,” “use by,” or “best by” date. These dates are solely managed by industry, with no federal or state laws setting the length of time between when a food can be produced and/or […]
Your girlfriend wants to know who you have been talking to, your boyfriend texts you repeatedly to see where you are or to stay in touch, your partner uses words to put you down, your spouse or partner hits and kicks you or you find yourself being stalked by a partner from your past. What […]
Do you recall this childhood playground song? In celebration of National Bean Day, take a minute to learn why you should be eating beans. Although beans are not a fruit, they may be magical because they fit under not one, but two food groups. Within USDA’s MyPlate they are found under the vegetable and protein groups […]
October 1, 2024 by jmlobb keeps the doctor away! Were you able to finish that line?! Last year, researchers conducted a study and showed that this old saying may be more true than we realize. Using data from the Framingham Heart Study, the researchers looked at the association between flavonoid intake and frailty onset. Flavonoids […]
September 17, 2024 by hreister Dedicating an entire month to suicide prevention is a wonderful way to recognize the importance of this epidemic…but it is not enough. According to an article published in Pediatrics, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to 24-year-olds in the United States. Which is why youth mental […]
Going on vacation may seem like a great excuse to overindulge, but just because you are going on vacation does not mean you should take a break from your health. A healthy vacation allows you to enjoy your trip and be physically, mentally, and emotionally restored. Here are a few areas to keep in mind […]
A new study shows that America’s obsession with pumpkin spice may promote better overall health. The benefits are not from the extra sugary lattes many people enjoy this time of year, though! What is pumpkin spice? The seasonal spice is often a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and allspice; however, notice that pumpkin is […]
On average, women live five to ten years longer than men. Why the disproportion? One reason may be that men are 33 percent less likely to go to the doctor (CDC). Other reasons suggest that more men smoke and drink than women and males generally have weaker social connections. Men also may not be as […]
April 11, 2016 by marilynrabe I’m already late for work and now I’m in the middle of a traffic jam? How am I going to get the kids to gymnastics, soccer and tee ball practices at the same time? Everyone’s coming home at a different time tonight and we’re supposed to have supper together? Make […]
Do you want to reduce your food waste? Would you like to have shelf stable foods in case of emergency? Do you like to prepare healthy snacks? Do you enjoy camping, hiking, or hunting? If you answered yes to one or all these questions, freeze drying may be for you! What is Freeze-Drying? According to […]
Posted in Healthy People, Mindfulness, tagged career, creative, emotional, environmental wellness, financial, intellectual, physical, self-assessment, social, spiritual, Stress, Wellness on April 4, 2019| 4 Comments » If you had asked me last year my definition of wellness, I would have said eating right, exercising and lowering my risk of getting sick. However, wellness has many […]
