Halloween is the beginning of a season focused heavily on food. From trick-or-treating and a seamlessly never-ending stash of candy to Thanksgiving, holiday celebrations, and New Year’s Eve parties, you’re constantly facing extravagant meals, all-you-can eat buffets, and dessert temptations. It can be especially tricky …
Oftentimes, your eating and drinking habits go unnoticed. They become such a normal part of routine, like grabbing your water bottle every time you leave the house or eating eggs and toast for breakfast each morning, that you do them without much thought. However, not-so-healthy …
It’s hard to believe that we’re already halfway through July! Are you taking full advantage of the longer days, warm temperatures, and sunshine-filled skies? For many people, these factors lead to improved mood as well as better diet and fitness habits. Here are four summer …
You often hear about the challenges of losing weight, but keeping it off can be just as tricky. Healthy weight management is about more than what you eat. It’s about long-term lifestyle changes that become habits. As we prepare for the upcoming summer months, let’s …
The holidays are a joyful time of year. Filled with gift giving, family time, and social gatherings, they can also be stressful and overwhelming. A few simple adjustments, though, can keep you and your loved ones safe, happy, and healthy. With the “12 Days of …
As November begins, many of us already have the holidays on our minds. You may be a veteran hostess-with-the-mostess who wants to up your healthy cooking game this year. Maybe it’s your first time to prepare a holiday meal for your loved ones. Or you …
Ready to refresh your eating habits? Fall is the perfect time of year! Not only is the crisp and cozy weather ideal for crockpot meals, but thanks to fresh, seasonal ingredients, it can be healthy too. In today’s blog post, let’s take a look at …
As we begin December, winter illnesses are top of mind. Just last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory that cases of influenza are beginning to rise in the 5 to 24-year-old age group. Coupled …
After a year of social distancing and virtual learning, many students are headed back to their classrooms. If you’re a parent, it’s a good time to brush up on back-to-school health tips! Five Tips for Back-to-School Health 1. Wash your hands: Germs are everywhere. Good …
Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood that is attached to proteins and used to build healthy cells. When your cholesterol levels are high, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels, which eventually make it difficult for blood to flow through your …