Most of us know that we need to move more and eat more vegetables and fruits. We know that our stress levels are too high and we need to find some balance in our lives. Take time this winter to reflect on the changes you can make right now. Consider these easy (or relatively easy) changes: […]
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“Be One in a Million Hearts”
Did you know that Heart Disease is the number one killer in the United States? Preventing heart disease is the campaign of “Million Hearts.” The goal is to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes over the next few years. What can you do to prevent heart attacks? Million Hearts has examined the research and […]
Stay Healthy by Avoiding Long Periods of Sitting
I posted this before Valentine’s day on the Live Healthy Live Well facebook page and as I am writing this I have just realized that I have been sitting at my desk for a couple of hours! Sitting is indeed extremely detrimental to health and research suggesst that long periods of sitting may be a higher risk […]
Boot Camp, Core Training, Spinning, or Zumba – Which Should I Try?
There are increasingly more and more options available when you look at the fitness classes or exercise programs offered at your local fitness center, YMCA, Community Center, or Community Campus. Many of these programs are also offered through on-line programs or even as TV games – but without some of the benefits of an in-person […]
Green Gardening: Join Us!
This series is authored by Jamie Seger, Ohio State University Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Program Assistant. I love this time of the year! Spring is full of new beginnings, the color GREEN, and that wonderful sense of “hey, it’s time to get out there and get your hands in the dirt again!” For me, […]
Staying Hydrated for Physical Activity
Making wise choices when deciding what to eat and drink before, during and after physical activity is important. Water is always the best choice. If you choose a different beverage, choose a drink with no more than 50-80 calories per 8-ounce serving. To stay hydrated, your body needs about two quarts of liquid a day. […]