May 10, 2018
You can dine “farm to table” when you purchase seasonal foods from farmers you know or when you visit restaurants/stores that promote local foods and develop relationships with local farmers. Farm to table isn’t a fad; it’s a growing movement that is found throughout...
May 3, 2018
If you enjoy including Romaine lettuce in your salad, you’ve most likely noticed the empty spaces in the grocery store produce aisle where Romaine used to be found. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA), and...
Apr 27, 2018
Stress creeps up on all of us, whether we know it or not. Sometimes we recognize the hard times while they’re happening; other times we don’t realize things are getting out of control until we feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, people aren’t locked into a certain level of...
Apr 20, 2018
If you have Aetna health coverage through The Arc of Washington County, or if you’re one of the first 50 employees who are not enrolled in Aetna to register, you can receive a FREE confidential biometric wellness screening at The 6th Annual The Arc WC’s Employee...
Apr 20, 2018
Snacks have been dubbed “the fourth meal” because we consume one quarter of our calories between meals. Though many people think that snacking frequently is good for blood sugar control, weight management, and overall health, researchers have never identified an ideal...
Apr 2, 2018
It’s April and the outdoors is calling. Gardening, hiking, evening walks, spending time with family and friends… But it’s hard to watch a sunset through watery eyes, and it’s hard to talk to loved ones when you’re sneezing your heart out—and unfortunately, it’s...
Apr 2, 2018
Budgets are useful for every walk of financial life. Whether you’re worried about your finances, don’t know where you’re at, or simply looking to improve your situation, tracking and planning your spending will help you save more money. Keep reading for a few tips and...
Apr 2, 2018
Looking for a new hobby? Try gardening! A soothing and healthy outdoor activity, gardening offers a host of benefits: Sunlight provides vitamin D, which lowers your risk for numerous diseases: osteoporosis, heart disease, multiple sclerosis and a variety of cancers,...
Mar 31, 2018
Carrots are so versatile in a kitchen! Did you know… Carrots originated in Afghanistan, but are cultivated all over the world. There are both domestic and wild carrots and over 15 different varieties of this root vegetable. Carrots can freeze themselves in the...
Mar 22, 2018
Eating fruit provides health benefits. People who eat more vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy eating style are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health, such as potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin...
