Time to Celebrate! As we move towards Memorial Day weekend, many of us may have plans to spend it outdoors grilling, enjoying the beach or lake, picnicking with friends, and remembering those special people in our lives who have passed… Read More
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is “Personalize Your Plate” (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2021). Meals and snacks are so much more enjoyable when it includes food or beverages we love… Read More
Self-care is what you do for yourself to maintain good physical and mental health. Often in times of stress, we may be less inclined to take good care of ourselves and put self-care on hold…. Read More
It is only natural to experience stress; however, chronic stress is damaging to our mind and body. You may be able to reduce your exposure to certain stressors; However, it is not possible to eliminate… Read More
A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a colleague about a strength training program she was teaching. In our conversation, she shared that one of her participants was 90 years old. Immediately it reminded… Read More
StrongBodies is a 10-week exercise program for middle aged and older men and women. Each class includes progressive weight training, flexibility, and balance activities.The class meets twice a week for about 60 minutes and goes… Read More
PreventT2 is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The program includes a trained lifestyle coach, CDC-approved curriculum, and group support. There are 16 weekly… Read More
What is Prediabetes? Prediabetes means your blood sugar level is higher than normal but not high enough to diagnose as diabetes. Click here to learn more. “Approximately 84 million American adults -more than 1 out… Read More
It’s time to celebrate your heart! Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer in the United States for both women and men? 1 out of every 3 deaths are caused by heart… Read More
Dining with Diabetes Learning how to cook to support a healthy lifestyle is key for long term health. This health and wellness series consists of four bi-weekly classes, plus 1 follow-up reunion class. Learn the… Read More
