Jul 13, 2018
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...
Jul 12, 2018
Join the Buy Local Challenge July 21-29 Have you heard of the Buy Local Challenge? The Challenge encourages all Marylanders to eat at least one locally grown or raised product each day of the Buy Local Challenge Week, which is always the last full week of July. Why...
Jul 5, 2018
Food poisoning peaks in the summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. Follow these steps for a safe and enjoyable grilling season. Separate When shopping, pick up meat, poultry, and seafood last, right before checkout. Separate them...
Jun 7, 2018
The sun is out, the sky is blue and your favorite spot to swim is calling your name. Who’s ready to head outside and find an adventure? Summer months are full of fun—but because of that, simple safety precautions often get overlooked. Don’t waste your summer...
Jun 7, 2018
Except perhaps a quick glance at the recommended microwave cooking times, I’m betting that most people don’t look at the fine print on a bag of frozen vegetables. I’ve recently noticed that some packages now contain the food safety caution: “Product is not ready to...
Jun 7, 2018
Most men need to pay more attention to their health. Compared to women, men are more likely to: * Smoke * Drink alcohol * Make unhealthy or risky choices * Put off regular checkups and medical care The good news is that you can start taking better care of your health...
