As we inch closer to the first day of winter, one of the obvious changes in the weather we can expect to see will be colder temps, along with the possibility of dangerous outdoor conditions (snow and ice). My experience as an outdoor, daily walker is that the number of fellow walkers diminishes drastically when […]
January 16, 2024 by Shannon Carter Have you ever noticed how your space affects your mood? Does a messy desk or cluttered bedroom bother you? Do you like some rooms in your home better than others because of comfortable furniture? What type of lighting do you prefer? Some people like bright lighting and others prefer […]
I am amid a downsizing phase of life. Typically, when we think of downsizing, we think of empty nesters or older adults. However, for me, I am downsizing simply because I am moving from a two-story home to a one-story home. As I began to sort through my possessions, it became overwhelming. What do I […]
Gardening can be more than just a hobby, it can have lasting benefits for your physical health, mental health, and can help fight against some chronic diseases and cancers. In a randomized, controlled study of community gardeners, those who gardened increased their physical activity by forty-two minutes per week and ate an average of 1.4 […]
September 24, 2024 by barton345 Friendship is one of the most elevating aspects of life. Besides fun and connection, friendship can provide important emotional and physical support. Friendship also plays a central role in our overall well-being. Recent studies suggest, “People who value social relationships are likelier to be happy than those who value achievements […]
September 24, 2024 by barton345 Friendship is one of the most elevating aspects of life. Besides fun and connection, friendship can provide important emotional and physical support. Friendship also plays a central role in our overall well-being. Recent studies suggest, “People who value social relationships are likelier to be happy than those who value achievements […]
Tips for daycare, preschool, and school age drop-offs and transitions If your children are like mine, it’s not always easy for them to say goodbye, especially when going to daycare or school. While some children might run in the classroom excited for the day, it’s okay if that is not how it looks for you! While […]
This is a great time to be teaching and involved in nutrition education. Foods and beverages are being shown to help our bodies fend off certain diseases and boost our bodies’ immune system beyond just providing calories and energy. A balanced diet can help lower cholesterol which may reduce the risk of heart disease. The foods […]
We all experience chaos in our lives, some of us more so than others. Examples include the car breaking down, refrigerator going on the fritz, accidently overdrawing your checking account, and receiving unexpected visitors. The list goes on. However, for the past five weeks I have been experiencing an abnormal amount of disorder in my […]
The Easter Bunny came to visit a couple of weeks ago, and while he was here he ate some nice, healthy carrots. We need to follow his example, because his favorite food is actually one awesome vegetable. A 10-year study recently completed in the Netherlands shows that carrot intake can greatly reduce the risk for […]
February 23, 2011 by Michelle Treber Many of us get the urge to grab a snack from the vending machine. You know that when you do, most of your choices will be the high calorie, high fat or sugar selections you may crave. The next time the urge hits for a snack from the vending […]
Honey is not only good for us in many ways; it has some unique properties that make it pretty amazing. Honey can be used as a natural sweetener, energy booster, cough suppressant, and skin healer. Honey is made by busy bees. It takes about 60,000 bees and more than two million flowers to gather enough […]
Do you eat while watching TV? Or in front of your computer? Or while working? Recent research has indicated that distracted eating can lead to increased calorie consumption. Several of these studies compared two groups of eaters – those who ate in front of the TV and those who didn’t. The basic findings were that those […]
I feel like I have a lot on my plate right now, maybe more than that jam packed month of May. Which in May of 2019 that was saying a lot. . . Now my plate is full! Full of balancing home and work, bored kids, canceled activities, trying to socialize, staying involved with social […]
