October is the month of cooler temperatures, leaves changing colors, and kids running around in scary costumes. It’s also a month to wear pink. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time of meaningful reflection for many American families. Around 180,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed every year in American women. While the […]
Staying committed to exercise can be a constant struggle. You’re busy. You have kids. You work a demanding job. So it’s no surprise that people want a workout that gives them a kick and combines different elements that help achieve a fine form and fitness level. Many run, while others cycle. There are a variety […]
Homework is a priority but you need to mix up the after school activities so your child doesn’t get burned out. Everyone wants healthy, active, fit children. It’s hard to keep your children busy when they are drawn to video games or loafing around. I suggest doing these activities before your children settle in to […]
As summer comes to an end, children are getting back to school and the big dilemma isn’t how your child is going to spend their time, it’s what they are going to eat for lunch. Most parents want their children to eat healthy, nutritious food that fuels bodies and brains. Surprising this is a difficult […]
While exercise is imperative for good health, getting motivated to exercise is often one of life’s biggest challenges. Even the most dedicated runner or cyclist struggles at times to get on the road or lace up those shoes. While there are running and cycling clubs where amateurs can meet friends or mentors, coordinating schedules isn’t […]
Teach her to swim. Water safety is an essential life skill The great sound in the summer is of splashing and squealing of children playing in water. The play creates memories your child will have for the rest of their life and always bring a smile to their face when they think back on those […]
In much of the country more than a third of electricity use is dominated by heating and cooling the home. Use is not equal. Cooling uses 22 percent, while the furnace takes up 9 percent. Lighting is another big energy consumer and uses 14 percent of your home’s electricity. The next big energy utilization at […]
The news is always screaming about eat this, not that. Every other month there is a report warning about the health hazards of a particular food and singing the praises about another, until the negatives are discovered. Remember the low fat craze? This is a diet style that many cardiologists recommended for patients, but it […]
Are you feeling run down? Having trouble remembering what you did yesterday? Have you put on a few pounds and can’t figure out why you are craving potato chips all the time? The answers to these questions could be a variety of reasons or just one … sleep. Does it seem simplistic that getting a […]
As you sip water from a plastic container know that the plastic bottle can serve a secondary purpose after quenching your thirst. Ever year more than 17 million barrels of oil are used to manufacture bottles for water, pop and other drinks in the U.S. According to Ban the Bottle, Americans drank from 167 bottles […]