Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Apr 19, 2024 | Physical Fitness, Wellness

Everyone produces carbon dioxide in their daily lives, but there are some simple ways to reduce your emissions. Here are a few examples: Carpool or take public transportation: You can often get anywhere you need to go without driving. In cities, you can take public transit or ride a bike or an...

Earth Day Activities for Everyone

Apr 12, 2024 | Wellness

Getting involved this Earth Day doesn’t have to be difficult. People of every age and ability can find an eco-friendly activity or two on April 22. Here are some suggestions: Plant a pollinator garden: Pollinator plants, plants that attract bees, butterflies, and birds, look beautiful and are great for the planet....

Planet vs Plastics: Taking Action for a Sustainable Future Planet

Apr 5, 2024 | Wellness

EARTHDAY.ORG, the organization responsible for organizing Earth Day each year, has announced “Planet vs. Plastics” as the theme for Earth Day 2024. It’s time to rethink our plastic usage. Let’s explore some simple ways we can make a big difference: Use reusable water bottles: Disposable water bottles use a lot of plastic...

Avoid Food Poisoning

Mar 29, 2024 | Food Safety

Few experiences are as unpleasant as food poisoning. Contaminated food leads to food poisoning, an illness that can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Fortunately, avoiding contaminated food is fairly straightforward. Here are steps to keep you on the path to happy meals: Cook Meat Properly: The contaminants that cause food...

Farmers’ Market Misconceptions

Mar 22, 2024 | Health and Wellness

Discover the Truth About Farmers’ Markets Have you ever heard about farmers’ markets? They’re amazing places where farmers bring fresh fruits, vegetables, and other delicious foods into our communities. Unfortunately, strongly held misconceptions keep many people from shopping at these spaces. Here’s the truth about farmers’ markets. Farmers’ markets can be affordable....

NEAT – Movement without a plan

Mar 15, 2024 | Physical Fitness

The human body is a wondrous machine. Hundreds of operations, processes, and productions are happening every second of every day. With no effort, we are burning calories. Yes, digestion requires calories. Stirring a pot burns more calories. We can use up a sizable number of calories at the end of each day with a bit...