Over the past several years, the media has encouraged us to become physically active, but the excuses for not moving seem to reign. “I’m too …
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Sweet Facts About Honey
Honey is one of the earliest sweeteners used by humans and preceded the use of sugarcane by many centuries. Beekeeping to obtain honey probably goes …
Read More »Osteoarthritis Help
I love to hike. It’s one of those activities that feeds my soul. But when my knees started hurting a few months ago, I went …
Read More »Is Freshman 15 a Myth?
When teenagers graduate from high school they are faced with the idea of entering a new environment for college. This time period can be quite …
Read More »Motivation to Lose Weight
Last evening I gave my daughter a big hug as she left to go home. We had spent most of a really pleasant day together—first …
Read More »Healthy Aging
As we grow older, so do the risks of compromising the quality of our health. However, we can lower our risk for various diseases if …
Read More »Smoothies Anyone?
It is not unusual for friends or family members to greet me with a smile and ask, “Would you like a smoothie?” Most of the …
Read More »Heart Attacks
A dear family in our church just lost a son, husband, dad, brother, and friend (same person) to a sudden heart attack. A man in …
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Staying physically active can help prevent or delay some diseases, like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Exercise can even help people who struggle with depression …
Read More »Healthy Habits
“Can I get you anything else?” Staring at my leafy salad, I paused before replying, “Yes, I’ll have a side of garlic parmesan fries as …
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