Feb 14, 2024
Choosing healthful options for Valentine’s Day can still be delicious and enjoyable. Here are some ideas for health-conscious Valentine’s Day foods: Dark Chocolate: Choose dark chocolate with a high cocoa content (70% or more). Dark chocolate contains...
Feb 14, 2024
As we head deeper into cold, flu, and COVID season, people may be tempted to turn to anything that will prevent, cure, or reduce symptoms of their condition. Sales for all sorts of supplements are up, including elderberry syrup. Elderberry syrup, made from the dark...
Feb 13, 2024
At first glance, cacao and cocoa almost seem like the same word, but technically they describe two different products. All chocolate comes from the cacao plant, an evergreen tree that grows to 15 to 25’ feet tall and which is found in countries near the equator (such...
Jan 24, 2024
Get ready for your next team challenge! The Aetna Get Active – Explore Dream Getaways Challenge starts on January 29. Dream getaways aren’t always easy to come by—until now. See 25 of the world’s most beautiful sights, right from where you are. Traverse 1,665 steps to...
Oct 18, 2023
This message is for employees of The Arc of Washington County and their eligible family members: Open Enrollment will take place the week of November 6 through 10, 2023. Do you know that your benefits do not automatically roll over into the new year? Open Enrollment...
Oct 18, 2023
Get ready for your next team challenge! The Eco-Friendly Cities Around the World challenge starts November 6. Caring for our planet used to mean things like recycling and carpooling. Now, countries all over the world are coming up with some seriously cool sustainable...
Sep 26, 2023
Truth be told, I mispronounced quinoa for years as que-noah. This powerhouse of a grain is considered a ‘pseudocereal’ related to spinach and amaranth and deserves more respect. Its correct pronunciation is keen-wah and it’s worth getting to know its health benefits....
Sep 26, 2023
When my son was 6 years old he came home from school and proudly told me “Beets are nature’s candy!” His class had learned about different vegetables and beets were his favorite because they taste sweeter than many other vegetables when roasted. Beets have made a...
Sep 26, 2023
Roasted Beet Salad This recipe uses the greens, beets, and stems of the beet plant along with vinegar, olive oil, and feta cheese for wonderful flavor. The colors are terrific! 3 each beets and greens1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin1 tablespoon feta cheese1...
Aug 3, 2023
Get ready for your next challenge! The Active Minutes Challenge runs from August 14 to September 10. Registration is now open! Walking is one of the best ways to increase your physical activity. In this challenge, you’ll be asked to set a goal for how many steps you...
