Goal Setting
The Importance of Goal Setting Goal setting is very influential when it comes to our well-being and productivity. Without goals, people would have no path to follow and would achieve very little....
Category: Health
Meditation
What is Meditation? Meditation is a mental practice designed to improve concentration, increase awareness in present surroundings, and familiarize yourself with the nature of your mind. While...
Physical Activity for Children
The rate of childhood obesity is increasing at an alarming rate, doubling over the past 30 years. Obesity and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure risks...
HEALTHY LIVING: The Scoop on Reusable Water Bottles
Water is vital to life. In fact, the human body is made up of approximately 60% water. As a general rule of thumb, individuals should drink 64 ounces of water per day. Fortunately, in the U.S.,...
A Clean, Safe, Healthy Kitchen & Home: Controlling the Critters
Cleanliness and order in the home are important. Pests such as ants, cockroaches, flies, and mice eat and spoil food, damage belongings, and carry germs that may spread diseases. The best way to...
Health Extension for Diabetes
Even though a diabetes diagnosis might be intimidating, it is possible to live a normal and healthy life with diabetes, but learning proper diabetes management and beneficial lifestyle changes is...
A Clean, Safe, Healthy Kitchen & Home: The Importance of Keeping Your Kitchen Clean and Safe
Creating a clean and safe kitchen is an important step to a healthy home. A clean house will help reduce your family’s risk of exposure to many indoor pollutants such as bacteria, and allergens,...
Measuring Portions – How much am I really eating?
When trying to reach or stay at a healthy weight, it is important to focus on portion sizes. Focusing on portion sizes can keep you from overeating. A “portion” is the amount of food that you choose...
Questions about COVID19 vaccines? Get the facts.
What is the COVID19 Vaccine? Vaccines work with your body to build protection from diseases. It’s a preventative measure that helps prevent you from getting sick. The vaccine does not contain...
Non-Food Rewards for Kids
There is currently a childhood obesity epidemic. Over 18 percent of children are obese. Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three...
Listeriosis & Pregnancy: A Food Safety Concern
When you’re expecting, it’s natural to be concerned about your health and that of your unborn baby. Maintaining a healthful diet, drinking plenty of liquids, and taking prenatal vitamins are all...
Go Lean With Protein
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend that most adults and children eat about 5½ ounce equivalents of protein daily. This is based on a 2,000-calorie diet and is part of an overall healthy...