November 14, 2016 by zies1 President Barack Obama has proclaimed November 2016 as National Diabetes Month. In his proclamation he states, “I call upon all Americans, school systems, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, health care providers, research institutions, and other interested groups to join in activities that raise diabetes awareness and help prevent, treat, and manage the […]
August 18, 2017 by Misty Harmon What comes to mind when you hear the terms well or wellness? For most people, these words bring thoughts of physical health. Some of you will think about mental health. Most people, when given time, realize that there is more to being well than just physical and mental health. […]
March 18, 2019 by Shannon Carter Exercise has some amazing benefits. It can boost your mood, sharpen your focus, reduce your stress, and improve your sleep. So let’s get moving. Did you know that all activity counts? It all adds up. Adults need to shoot for 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity and 2 […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged 1920, 1930, basic 4, basic 7, bread, carbohyrdrates, cereal, Dietary Guidelines, Eat the Basic 7, family meals, Fiber, Food, food safety, foodborne illness, fruit, healthy dietary pattern, Meat, Protein, USDA, vitamins and minerals, W. O Atwater on April 5, 2021| Leave a Comment » In January, I wrote about the […]
March 19, 2018 by green308 Since I’ve been a little girl I have occasionally experienced “head tingles.” The sensation is not unpleasant; in fact, it’s quite the opposite. It’s like a low-voltage buzz that starts in the head and then transfers throughout the body. It happens at the most random of times—like when I’m getting my […]
December 5, 2022 by Kathy Tutt Planning for your future and sharing your decisions with your family is one of the most important gifts that you can give. So many times, adult children and family members are confronted with an unexpected crisis that disrupts their loved one’s lives. By waiting until a crisis occurs to […]
November 28, 2022 by taylor.4411 Winter is right around the corner. It is important to focus on yourself and your wellbeing. During the colder months it gets darker sooner resulting in people spending more time indoors with limited social and physical activity. Establishing a self-care routine is one way to reduce these issues and stressors. […]
January 30, 2015 by bethstefura Choose colorful vegetables and greens for a nutritious meal. Lettuce and greens vary in levels of nutrients. Although paler lettuces, such as iceberg, have some nutritional value, it’s best to choose the deeper, brighter ones – these contain the cancer-fighting antioxidants. Mix and match a variety of colors and textures, […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, Mindfulness, tagged action plan, be present, co-workers, Driving, Fun, health, kindness, Mindfulness, Pause, positive, respect, Work on April 18, 2019| Leave a Comment » Every day on my drive to work I cross over the Mosquito Creek causeway. Driving over the lake is always beautiful with the scenery of […]
January 9, 2014 by marilynrabe We have all been shivering through the latest spell of nasty cold weather that is impacting much of the country. While temperatures may be rising a bit – anything over 20 seems balmy right now – we know that cold weather will be around for a while. Let’s take a […]
Flatten the curve, a term many of us weren’t familiar with until a few weeks ago. Now we know all too well flattening the curve means social distancing, in order to slow the spread of a virus. We have been asked to change the way we live, work, eat, play, etc. Almost immediately, our daily […]
November 5, 2020 by bethstefura With the holiday season almost here, discussions are being held to determine the best practice to celebrate without putting ourselves in the path of the coronavirus. Older adults need to be exceptionally careful, especially those with high blood pressure, heart, lung, kidney or liver disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. […]
December 7, 2017 by green308 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 […]
June 7, 2018 by barton345 Summer is full of fresh fruits and vegetables. They are on sale at the store, coming from our gardens, and filling the farmers markets. This season is a great time to evaluate food choices in our lives and set goals for improvement. Evaluating what we are serving to our children […]
