Can you believe that summer is coming to an end! However, it is not over yet. While fruit and vegetables make a great snack any time of year, there is nothing better than chilled juicy watermelon on a hot day. The summer is also the perfect time to fire up the grill and roast some…

Did you know that the food you eat can have an impact on your mental health? Scientists have found an association between the brain and your digestive tract; they call it the gut-brain axis. The healthy bacteria in your gut may have a therapeutic effect on feelings of depression.   You have probably seen probiotic…

Did you know that next week, May 10th-16th, is Women’s Health Week? Women’s Health Week was started as a way to celebrate women and remind them to take care of themselves. Making your health a priority can be difficult, especially during these uncertain times. Often women put their health on the backburner to take care…

This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Public Health Week! Celebrated the first full week of April, National Public Health Week, commonly abbreviated NPHW, focuses on many different dimensions of health and wellness.   Every day of the week has a different theme advocating for awareness on different aspects of health. Most years, NPHW…

International Walk to School Month, celebrated on October 7th, gives children, parents, school teachers and communities an opportunity to be part of a global event to celebrate the many benefits of walking. Walkers from around the world walk to school together to create communities that are safe places to walk.   Walk to School Day…

I have written previous blogs on “me time”, about not buying into the idea of pop culture determining the ultimate body type, and on not overextending yourself.  Now I am challenging you to take it one step further. Was there ever a time, or perhaps more than one, where you did something not because you…