Simple Solace from Stress

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...

Reserve Your Biometric Screening by April 27

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...

Snack Smart When You Have Diabetes

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...

Don’t Let Allergies Get You Down

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...

The Other Kind of Green

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...

Gardening for Health

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,...

Carrots: Sweet and Colorful

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...

Focus on Fruits

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...

7 Ways to Shop Healthy on a Budget

Lose Weight, Not Money. Better food doesn’t have to cost oodles of cash. While fresh, natural ingredients can cost more than frozen or processed foods, it’s possible to eat a diet that is healthy for you and your budget. Shop at home before going to the store. Plan to...

10 Tips: Smart Shopping for Veggies and Fruit

It is possible to fit vegetables and fruits into any budget. Making nutritious choices does not have to hurt your wallet. Getting enough of these foods promotes health and can reduce your risk of certain diseases. There are many low-cost ways to meet your fruit and...