Make Smart Choices as You Celebrate the Season Mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, Grandma’s pumpkin pie, and other holiday favorites can be a wonderful part of any celebration. But to keep feeling your best, you know you need to eat in moderation and stay active. As holidays approach, it’s important to think ahead and make a […]
Tips for When You Can’t Relax When your life is all work and no play, you’re bound to feel exhausted, frustrated and stressed, at least occasionally. Relaxation…, is that a foreign thought to you? We live in a world that sometimes makes us wonder why we can’t relax and enjoy life. Adults are pressured from […]
It’s easy to feel bombarded by the latest healthy eating trend, buzz worthy ingredient or new diet plan. But good nutrition is really about consistently choosing healthy foods and beverages. With healthy eating patterns, it’s possible to enjoy food and beverages that reflect your preferences, cultural traditions, and budget. Eating healthier is possible and […]
Many women have told me that they avoid lifting weights because they don’t want to “bulk up” or get big muscles. There was a time in my younger years that I lifted a lot of weights and weighed more than most of my friends, yet I wore the smallest size clothes I ever had in […]
It’s really tough to know where to start when you are feeling overwhelmed. There are so many things on your list that you get stressed just thinking about it, so nothing gets accomplished. Sound familiar? Everyone has 24 hours in a day – how are you using yours? What’s your relationship to time like? When […]
When you are out and about, just doing life, like running errands, heading to work, school, or even exercising outside, you cannot be too careful when it comes to your personal safety. The best way to be safe is to know your surroundings and pay attention to everything and everyone. his doesn’t mean that you […]
You’ve decided (or your Doctor has recommended) that you will start exercising. Maybe you have been an athlete before and life happened and now you are ready to get back into shape. Perhaps you’ve never exercised and with extra weight, new aches and pains, exercise is jus the thing to make you feel better and […]
It’s a warm sunny day. Maybe you’ve been working in the yard, finished exercising or having a fun day at the pool or beach. You’re feeling parched. Make sure you reach for a tall glass of water. You are already beginning to feel the signs of dehydration. Some other factors that can contribute to dehydration […]
How and where you keep your medication can make a big difference when it comes to medication safety. According to the CDC, every year, two million people end up in the hospital due to drug-related injuries. This might include medication errors, adverse drug reactions, allergic reactions, or overdoses. First, let’s talk about some statistics. Safekids.org […]
There are many physical benefits to taking up shooting sports. Increased strength, stamina, balance, hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills are just some of the benefits. For instance, hand guns greatly increase arm and wrist strength. Just like traditional recreational sports, shooting sports can keep you active, build confidence and increase self-esteem as well as toughen your mental […]
