Did you know that an estimated 1 in 6 Americans get sick each year from consuming contaminated food? Foodborne illnesses, also known as food poisoning, are very common, yet also very preventable with the proper food safety knowledge. There are a few populations that are at higher risk for contracting a foodborne illness, such…
6 Food Safety Tips to Start Right Now
/2 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerIn the hustle and bustle of life, you may forget to pay attention to food safety when food shopping and cooking. Taking shortcuts when it comes to handling food can lead to harmful food borne illnesses. Food safety refers to the handling, preparation, and storage of food in safe ways that prevent food-borne illnesses. …
Exercising Safely Outdoors in the Winter Months
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. GillerPlan ahead. Make sure you have appropriate clothing available before you make plans to go for an outdoor adventure. Tell family and friends where you will be going. Start slow. Don’t forget to stretch and warm up. It’s cold out, so you will probably feel cold when you first start out. As you keep on…
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