March ushers in the arrival of spring, bringing with it new growth and fresh starts. It also marks National Nutrition Month, a perfect time to pause and reflect on our personal eating habits and goals and perhaps even adopt a new...
Staying hydrated is a concern all year round, but especially in the summer when it is hot outside. The National Library of Medicine cites 75% of Americans as chronically dehydrated. Water makes up 60% of the body and provides the body energy,...
From occasional constipation or diarrhea to chronic digestive conditions, like Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), there's more to managing your symptoms than food choices. A concept called "meal hygiene" offers non-food ways to support your gut health. ...
Arthritis is a condition in which one or more of your joints become inflamed, often leading to stiffness, soreness, swelling, and in some cases, pain and decreased mobility. Arthritis is a general term used to describe...
February is not only the shortest month of the year but is also considered the month of love by many. Whether you express that love by fostering relationships with family and friends or focusing on self-care, being kind to yourself and others has far-reaching benefits.
Kindness has been shown to...
Winter signals the changing of yet another season. As the temperatures drop and snow blankets the landscape, snow and cold weather lovers embrace all that winter has to offer. Whether you love winter or find yourself longing for the warm summer sun, one thing is for certain, we must all pay close...
Extension educator Kristin Bogdonas says mindfulness is usually associated with meditation and stress relief, but it can also be a powerful tool when choosing what we eat, how we're eating, and how our choices affect our health. She suggests we take a closer look at how we can apply mindfulness to...
Extension educator Kristin Bogdonas says mindfulness is usually associated with meditation and stress relief, but it can also be a powerful tool when choosing what we eat, how we're eating, and how our choices affect our health. She suggests we take a closer look at how we can apply mindfulness to...
