September 10, 2024 by LittleJ While many think about pears only at Christmas, when we sing the beloved “12 Days of Christmas” or, as with my family, when we received the gift delivery of a box of perfect Bartlett pears. In Ohio, however, fall is pear season and a great time to be thinking about […]
Um, um, ah…my almost five year old daughter has been struggling with stuttering for the past few months. Stuttering by definition is a disruption of speech. This can look and sound different from child to child. Some of the most common stutters are: Repeating sounds, syllables or words like W-W-What Prolonged sounds for example SSSend […]
September 5, 2024 by shumaker68 Have you ever been at an event or facility and thought, “I wonder what else they’ve touched?” or “I wonder how fresh that is?” When was the last time you (or someone in your family) had an unexplainable illness or general gastrointestinal distress? You are not alone. The Centers for […]
September 3, 2024 by llhalladay Sleep deprivation and sleep deficiency are very common; an estimated 50 to 70 million adults meet the medical criteria for sleep deprivation. While sleep deprivation is defined as not getting enough sleep, sleep deficiency is a broader term that includes not getting enough sleep but also sleeping at the wrong […]
August 29, 2024 by bethstefura “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” We all have heard it, yet is it really true? It is true and great advice! Apples are one of the most delicious and healthy fruits you can eat! A medium apple contains about 60 calories, 3 grams of fiber and provides […]
August 27, 2024 by masterson98 While working on my new house, I took a moment to be mindful and present, I looked around at everyone working outside, all family and friends, thinking how grateful I am for such an amazing family who is willing to help me succeed as I take the next step into […]
October 30, 2015 by lisabarlage As the weather cools down the type of meals we often cook in slow cookers start to sound wonderful. Think warm, hearty, time saving, and one-dish meals. Slow cookers can help you to save both money and time – and maybe even your sanity. Instead of walking in the door […]
October 12, 2016 by jmlobb The Live Healthy Live Well team is getting ready to kick off the Time Out 4 Health Wellness Challenge. Individuals who sign up for this challenge will receive email messages two times a week with encouraging tips and strategies to find time for health and wellness this fall. While taking […]
As the parent of a one-year old, I sometimes feel like my husband and I find ourselves playing a game of “hide the smart phone” with our son. We try to keep our phones out of sight because the moment he sees one, he grabs for it and wants to play with it. I’m sure […]
August 1, 2019 by bethstefura Have you joined the Instant Pot craze? This kitchen appliance has gone viral, changing the way we cook. The primary reason for its popularity? Convenience! In addition to the versatility of usage with the basic Instant Pot, you can utilize Bluetooth connectivity on the Instant Pot “Smart,” which allows remote […]
December 5, 2019 by Shannon Carter Does the month of December have you in a rush or panic to achieve the perfect holiday? Can you adjust your ideal holiday to be more realistic, so you don’t set yourself up for stress, disappointment or exhaustion? Set Priorities Set priorities before the whirlwind begins. Separate tasks you […]
“A friend asked me for a nude photo,” my fifteen-year-old daughter told me one night. “He what?!” I whispered struggling to grasp onto a rational thought. I knew this friend. In this case, it was a boy who had been in my home. The realization that my daughter had a friend that would make such […]
May 30, 2019 by barton345 I remember the nurse placing a screaming dark-haired baby in my arms like it was yesterday. 18 years later, this baby is graduating from high school and telling me she wants to change her address to one different from mine. While I appreciate her goals and ambitions, watching her go […]
January 21, 2021 by zies1 The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were just released! While much of the information they contain has been carried over from previous guidelines, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) continue to review research and present evidence-based recommendations for a healthy life. Below are the main […]
