March is National Kidney Month
This month brings awareness and education about the importance of our kidneys in maintaining a healthy life. Kidney function is unique because you may not notice the symptoms until the function is already far gone. The CDC reports chronic kidney disease is a condition...
Produce Pointers – Greens
Spring showers not only bring flowers, but beautiful fresh produce from the garden. March in National Nutrition Month. Celebrate with nutritious delicious GREENS. The dark leafy vegetable we refer to as "greens" range from earthy to peppery in flavor. Collard...
Team Sports Can Yield Life-long Friendships for Youth and Their Parents
Friendships are an important part of life, and friendships can have a tremendous impact on our personal well-being and overall mental and physical health. Social isolation can lead to depression and loneliness. The relationships that we build with our family and...
Prevent the Spread of Illness
During flu season or other outbreaks of illness, take extra steps to stop the spread of germs. Wash hands frequently with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing....
Cracking Laundry’s Care Code
I recently bought some new shirts and last night, before washing them for the first time, I took a peek at their care instructions. I always do this prior to laundering anything new so I do not do anything that can harm my new duds. Proper laundry care is a must! This...
Go Red for Women’s Heart Health
February is National Heart Health Awareness Month. On February 7th join the nation and wear red to show support and awareness for women and heart disease. National Heart Awareness Month is sponsored by the American Heart Association. It is designed to provide the...
Opioid Epidemic
We have a silent killer amongst us. It is the use and abuse of opioids! In fact, opioid use and abuse is a classified epidemic. The opioid epidemic refers to the growing number of deaths and hospitalizations due to opioid use. According the Centers for Disease Control...
February is National Snack Food Month
My favorite time – snack time! For February, National Snack Food Month, let’s celebrate these tasty morsels for a whole month. Go Beyond the Snack Aisle Snacks often have a bad reputation, at least in terms of health. It’s true that snack food aisles are often...
Tea, Please
For me, there’s nothing better than a hot cup of tea on a chilly morning – or any morning, really. The rich flavor and fragrant steam work together to perk me up and help me get ready to take on the day. And in the evening, a nice, warm cup of tea can also help me...
Don’t Let the Flu Blow Your Fun Away
The holiday season has passed and now we are well on our way into 2020 with a very severe flu season. You are the best person at making sure you do not get the flu. Here are a few tips that you should consider as this flu season continues and still has not reached...