Week 2 National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Disasters Happen....
Week 1 National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Disasters Happen....
Energy density and nutrient density are two important terms to understand when making food choices. Foods that are energy dense contain a higher number of calories per serving, while foods that are nutrient dense contain a higher level of vitamins, minerals, and other...
The bacteria in our guts is responsible for metabolizing nutrients from food, acting as a protective barrier against infections in the intestine, and making fat-soluble vitamin K (which is needed to make proteins that help clot blood). Researchers are just scratching...
Team, are you ready to backpack America’s treasured Pacific Crest Trail? From the Mexican border to the edge of Canada — your route is brutal and breathtaking through the wild west’s deserts, mountains, and forests. Remember, the more you trek, the more...
The Arc of Washington County will soon have three new marked walking paths on its Florida Avenue campus, thanks to a grant from the Healthiest Maryland Businesses that will provide funds for permanent signage. In addition to the existing walking and fitness path...
