Have you ever had a difficult time canceling an online account or subscription service? Maybe the ‘unsubscribe’ or ‘cancel’ button was hard to find, or you had to answer several questions first before being able to finally cancel? These practices are known as “dark patterns” and they are becoming increasingly common on a variety of […]
March 7, 2022 by Kellie Lemly Let’s face it the last couple of years has been a whirlwind of events that have challenged us all! The pandemic, racial tensions, natural disasters, and now the war in Ukraine. That isn’t even including the daily events in our lives that add stressors. Talking to our kids about […]
August 24, 2017 by bethstefura Reaching a national emergency, the opioid crisis is affecting communities from the smallest burg to the largest urban setting. Approximately 90 people in the United States pass away daily from an opioid-related overdose, and the numbers are increasing. There seems to be a story in the news every week showing […]
December 5, 2017 by Pat Brinkman Ready to hit the gym for a workout? Do you need a snack to provide some energy? What kind of snack is best? When should you eat it? You may need a snack if it has been at least two to three hours since you last ate. If you […]
May 16, 2019 by Michelle Treber One of my goals for this year is to explore mindfulness. In this blog, I want to share a few things that I’ve learned about this life changing topic. According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in American mindfulness, “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in […]
If you have ever had leftover medication that you no longer needed, did you store it in your medicine cabinet in case you get the same illness in the future and want to have it readily available? Maybe you kept the medication in case you need it again for pain? If yes, that is NOT […]
October 21, 2021 by barton345 This fall I want to encourage you to do something you may have been scolded for at the dinner table as a youth; play with your food! Don’t worry, playing with your food as an adult won’t look the same. We can sometimes get stuck in a rut when it […]
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 is a worthwhile place to […]
April 29, 2013 by Michelle Treber Do you remember any these games? Red Rover, Simon Says, Hop Scotch, Four Square, Kick- the- Can, Hide-and-Seek, Tether Ball or Tag? I recently asked my sister about the games we played as kids. She quickly fired off the names of these games for me. We have many fond […]
September 16, 2021 by mrsmrupp Conversations about money might be uncomfortable for some people. When speaking with individuals about money I often hear comments like, “I don’t have enough money to budget” Or “it’s so overwhelming I don’t know where to start”. According to a FINRA Investor Education Foundation survey, 60% of those surveyed feel […]
January 18, 2021 by Dr. R. E. Scammahorn Husband and wife family picture My brother-in-law was born with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). One of the possible indications of NF1 is heart deformations. Specifically, for him, it resulted in his ascending aorta and left ventricle being deformed at birth. Originally his family was told this should […]
Got your Sun Screen on? Hopefully, you are enjoying the nicer, sunny weather and protecting yourself from skin cancer. Although it may not seem to be very intense, the sun can be the same intensity as it is in late August or September. Most weather reports now give the Sun Intensity value which is from […]
Intentional Connections Connecting with friends and family is essential for good health. We were made to connect with one another. In fact, we thrive on it, both mentally and physically. Researchers are exploring how social support and good relationships are converted into neurochemical signals that can boost one’s immune system. The quality of our social […]
We all have things we fear. For some people it may be snakes or spiders, for others it might be speaking in public. One of my greatest fears is developing a degenerative disease. To that end, I have made physical activity a priority in my life. Physical activity imparts an additional layer of protection to […]
