Are you looking for some fun indoor activities for you and your child??If you don’t feel like going outside., don’t retreat under the covers.. consider these indoor physical activities. Pull Out Those Old Jazzercise Videos in the Closet Kids will love to blast to your past with your favorite exercise videos. Before you start the video, […]
January 14, 2019 by bethstefura 2019 is here. January is the perfect time to focus on the creation of a simpler life. The hustle and bustle of the holidays is over, there are no outdoor chores such as yard work to worry about yet, and the cold weather allows us the opportunity to slow down […]
March 5, 2015 by marilynrabe Have you ever been in a situation where a teen or adult suddenly collapsed for no apparent reason? The leading cause of such a collapse is cardiac arrest which is usually caused by an abnormal heart rhythm. In these cases, the person has been breathing normally which means that there […]
April 12, 2011 by linnettegoard There are many reasons for being at a healthy weight. You want to look good and have the energy to participate in everyday activities. But more importantly is to be in good health. By maintaining a healthy weight you can avoid chronic disease such as hypertension and Type 2 diabetes. […]
February 17, 2011 by Pat Brinkman The recently released 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend that everyone, young or old, reduce sodium consumption. Although we need some sodium in our diet, almost everyone is consuming too much. Research has shown that the higher our sodium consumption the higher our blood pressure. Research also indicates that if we […]
February 28, 2011 by smith3993 Are you aware of what you last ate or how much? Think about the last time you were watching T.V. and sat mindlessly eating. Sometimes we do this and can’t believe we ate “the whole thing”. We may not even remember if we even enjoyed the taste of the […]
July 4, 2013 by lisabarlage Family reunions . . . some individuals and families love them; some hate them and avoid them like the plague. Regardless of your thoughts, family reunions play a vital role in strengthening families. They are designed to establish healthy family relationships by providing opportunities for family members to connect/reconnect, reminisce, […]
October 27, 2017 by Pat Brinkman We have all heard of the superbugs which researchers warn us about. Superbugs don’t respond to the antibiotics we often use to treat infections. They have become resistant to the antibiotics we have available. The problem is due to the overuse of antibiotics making them less effective in fighting […]
It’s Fair and Festival time! My grandchildren love to go see, touch, and feed the farm animals. Farm animals are usually a part of the festivities with petting zoos, agricultural fairs, open farms, and shows. This activity can put your children and you at higher risk for a foodborne illness or other diseases from animals. How […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged BMI, Exercise, weight on April 12, 2011| 1 Comment » There are many reasons for being at a healthy weight. You want to look good and have the energy to participate in everyday activities. But more importantly is to be in good health. By maintaining a healthy weight you can […]
Do you ever think about your lymphatic system? Don’t feel bad if the answer is no. Most people don’t, which isn’t surprising. About the only time we do (think about it) is when we hear that someone has developed cancer in their lymph nodes. And then we feel a little fear, along with ignorance, about […]
Do you need to purchase a gift for the person who has it all? Are you trying to avoid the crush of busy stores? Or maybe you aren’t great at cyber shopping? If one of these describes you or you’re just intrigued, let’s look at a list of “Outside the Box” ideas for gifts this […]
Most of us are aware of the benefits of healthy eating – plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grain products and low fat dairy and lean protein. However it is easy to forget the “rules” as we hurry through the grocery store to purchase food for our family. The Food Marketing Institute estimates that a […]
Time to clean your coffee maker? Using it each morning many of us forget to take the time to clean it. If you just heat water in it why do you have to clean it? Mold and bacteria love a moist environment. Not drying it out between uses can cause growth. If there is still […]
