This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. With many of us spending more time outdoors this season, it’s important to protect ourselves from sunburn and skin damage.
Here are a few things to remember when applying sunscreen:
Category: Health & Wellness
Everything Bagel Crispy Chickpeas
Healthy snack alert! Ever crave something crunchy and salty? These crunchy garbanzo beans are easy to make, healthy, and delicious! Eating a snack that is high in fiber and protein will help to keep you full and curb cravings. Each serving has a whopping 6g of fiber, which is so important for gut health. Try these with different spices like cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, Cajun or dill for something new and fun.
New! Healthy Bites with Bridgette Online Cooking Class
Looking for timely, accessible recipes and nutrition information? Join community nutrition educator Bridgette Bostic, R.D.N., for Healthy Bites with Bridgette, a new online cooking class taking place from 5 to 6 p.m. each Wednesday evening.
Communication is Key During Pandemic
As the weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing actions continue, Carroll Hospice bereavement counselor Jessica Roschen encourages us to communicate.
Grieving during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Under the best of circumstances, the death of a loved one is difficult. But saying goodbye during a pandemic has added layers of challenges. Read More
Keeping Your Mind & Body Active at Home
As many are staying home, it can be easy to feel helpless and anxious about the current circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus. However, it is important to continue to find ways to stimulate the mind, reduce stress through activity and nourish the body.
Shelf-Stable Foods
As difficult as this time is, it is important for all of us to stay home as much as possible to stop the spread of the Coronavirus and protect those most vulnerable.
Buying more shelf-stable foods is one way to reduce grocery store trips. Here is a list of healthy whole foods to have on hand:
Keeping an Eye on your Vision’s Health
Your vision is easy to take for granted but essential to your daily functioning. In addition to getting your eyes examined every year by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, there are many other ways to protect and enhance your eyes’ health.
In honor of National Save Your Vision Month, here are some tips for keeping your eyes healthy:
Follow the Mediterranean-style Eating Plan
I am often asked what the best diet is to follow, and my response is always the same. No short-term diet will lead to long-term weight management and health. And, for the third year in a row, U.S. News & World Report agrees.