Keep It Fresh, Keep It Safe
Spring has arrived. It is fresh produce season. The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend that half your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables. Select a rainbow of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables to enhance your diet. There is a bountiful supply of...
Exploring Your Health Indicators: Cholesterol
The American Heart Association notes that cholesterol is “not inherently bad” and continues by explaining how cholesterol is necessary to “build cells, make vitamins and other hormones.” Cholesterol is not only derived from your dietary intake, what you eat, but also...
Exploring Your Health Indicators: Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
According to the American Diabetes Association, “the national cost of diabetes in the U.S. in 2017 was more than $327 billion, up from $245 billion in 2012.” Additionally, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates 7.3 million adults ages 18 and up are...
Earth Day 2021
The basic tenets of sustainability – reduce, reuse, recycle and refuse work for food waste too! We can all do our part! Let’s start today.
April is National Financial Literacy Month
April is designated as National Financial Literacy Month to increase awareness about financial literacy, especially with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) causing economic worry for families across the United States. When it comes to financial literacy, knowledge is power!...
A State of Mind: Your Mental and Emotional Health
Have you thought about your mental and emotional health lately? If you haven’t, it's a great time to take some time to invest in you. Emotional wellness is the ability to handle and overcome challenges and obstacles that we often must deal with in everyday life. It...
Sleep Well
Experiencing sleeplessness? You’re not alone. Keep reading for things you can do to help you sleep well. On average, Americans get less than seven hours of sleep a night. The hormone melatonin regulates the rhythms of our daily biological “clock,” which includes an...
Your Pets Can Help Improve Your Health
Did you know that over the past ten years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been a partner in research to determine the physical and mental benefits of having a pet? It turns out that pets not only steal our hearts, but they can contribute to better...
Earned Income Credit for Tax Year 2020
Do you quality for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), or Earned Income Credit (EIC)? The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), or Earned Income Credit (EIC), is a refundable tax credit targeted to working people with low to moderate income. EIC is a refundable...
Timely Tips for Income Tax Season
Friday, February 12, 2021 opens the 2021 income tax filing season. Getting your income tax information together will help you file a complete, correct, and timely income tax return. Things to know: 2020 return is filed in 2021 As of now, April 15, 2021 is still the...