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5 Great Reasons to be Active and Fit
When it comes to your own physique, it’s time to use it or lose it! Based on research conducted by PHIT America, the positive side effects of being active are […]
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Throwback Thursday: Sharing Games and Family Meals From Your Childhood
“Mama what was it like when you were little?” My kids have inherited my curiosity of the past and beg me to tell them about what life was like in […]
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A Tangerine and a Cranberry Walk Into a Restaurant
A tangerine and a cranberry walk into a restaurant. It may sound like the beginning to a questionable joke, but this pair is really a match made in heaven – […]
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Childhood Obesity: It’s Time To Think Outside the Box
It’s hard to believe, but only 3.8% of U.S. elementary schools offer daily physical education classes for their young students, and only nine states require that elementary schools offer recess. […]
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Add Up to Seven Years to Your Life: Just Start Walking
While the benefits of exercise may be obvious, many people might be surprised to find that brisk walking can add as much as seven years to your life! Recent stories […]
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Lucky Charm St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt
One thing we love about holidays is that they offer us the chance to learn and teach about topics and events in history that would normally never come up around […]
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Eyes on the Prize: How to Spot Wholesome Foods
Scanning nutrition labels is a great way to help you find and make balanced food choices. And it’s estimated that at least 60% of Americans are in fact paying more […]
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7 Tempting Tips for Fruits and Veggies
Is eating healthier one of your goals for 2014? If so, you are most likely looking for new ways to add fruits and veggies to your diet. Fruits and vegetables […]
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Tips for Family Fitness
A healthy family is a happy family, but staying healthy is a team effort. As a partner of the Together Counts™ program, I am familiar with numerous options for families […]
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Daily Physical Activity is Key to Academic Success
Perspiration is a key part of the pathway to getting good grades. The results of a recent study, reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, indicate there is a […]
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