February 23, 2018 by Amy Meehan Meal prepping for your week ahead has become a very popular trend lately. This can help you to stay on track with your nutrition and budget, and save time. Before you can meal prep, however, you need to effectively make a meal plan. This includes your grocery list and […]
I sat for what seemed like a frustrating amount of hours and minutes every day… zooming, teleworking, watching television, healing from back pain (exacerbated by long hours on the computer)… almost immobilized by fear, depression, anxiety, lack of motivation… and I felt guilty… why wasn’t I connecting more with my teen children, who are struggling […]
April 17, 2017 by green308 I grew up eating black raspberries as a child. They are very hard to find these days; most of the darker colored berries in the grocery store are blackberries. Now, you’re probably sitting there scratching your head and asking “Whatchu talking about, Willis?” Unfortunately, most people don’t realize that there […]
November 10, 2014 by Shannon Carter I can almost smell the celery and onions sautéing as they await grandma’s stuffing recipe… Mmmmmm… Have you also been thinking about your Thanksgiving meal, either what you will prepare or what you will eat? Food is an important part of most holiday traditions and memories, especially Thanksgiving. This […]
February 8, 2019 by Shannon Carter Do you give sweets to your ‘sweetie’ on Valentine’s Day? According to the National Confectioners Association, 83% of Americans will give chocolate or candy on Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is the third largest holiday for the consumption of chocolate, trailing behind Christmas and Easter (US Food Market Outlook 2018). […]
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 […]
Was your New Year’s Resolution to eat healthier in the New Year? If so, you are not alone. Many people set improved nutrition and increased physical activity as goals. One way to improve nutrition is to eat more fruits and vegetables. Adding more salads to your meals or making a meal out of a salad […]
April 7, 2022 by taylor.4411 I have always struggled with getting enough sleep. I feel like there is so much I want to get done in a day, but I don’t really have the time for. As I become busier with my work schedule, wedding planning, and wanting to spend time with family and friends, […]
January 5, 2017 by jmlobb Welcome to 2017! Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? If so, chances are you set at least one goal related to staying fit and healthy. About 45% of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions, and losing weight is at the top of the list. We all know that healthy […]
May 5, 2014 by Daniel Remley I notice trees more in the spring than any time of year, even fall. In Ohio, we have an abundance of redbud and dogwood that pepper our buckeye landscape. At a geographic health conference I attended a few years ago, there was a seminar on the value of trees, […]
September 5, 2014 by dodrill10 Next to football, my favorite thing about fall is apples! I have my personal favorite variety; what’s yours? Here are a few facts about apples: Nutrition – We all know, “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away.”, but do you know why? Apples are delicious, easy to carry for […]
Herbs have been around since the dawn of civilization. Ancient people gathered herbs to flavor foods, which were often spoiled, and to use as natural health remedies. Today, we still use herbs to enhance the flavor of our foods. Herbs can also be thought of as health promoting. Replacing salt with herbs has been used […]
February 4, 2022 by Laura M. Stanton Recently, I met an 11-year-old who likes birds. Since I self-identify as a bird nerd, we started talking and I quickly realized this young person had a genuine curiosity and passion for birds. She told me she had checked out Smithsonian Handbooks: Birds of North America from her […]
Actor, Leslie Jordan shared in his book, How Y’all Doing?, “Happiness is a choice. Happiness is a habit. And happiness is something you have to work hard at. It does not just happen.” Is this true? Can you coach yourself to be happy(ier)? According to Drs. Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi, who coined the term Positive Psychology […]
