Health & Nutrition Blog

Would you start your car in the morning without putting any fuel into it?  Probably not.  So why does it seem okay to start your own day without putting the proper fuel in your own system?  There are certain nutritional requirements that our body needs to meet each day to work properly.  By skipping breakfast Keep Reading…

Childhood obesity has become an increasingly worse problem over the years.  Combating this and teaching healthy choices to children can be difficult especially around holidays like Halloween.  Is it possible for your kids to enjoy Halloween without all the sugary candies?  With a little creativity you can give your kids and their friends yummy but Keep Reading…

If you haven’t caught it already, you’re probably worried about catching the latest bug that’s going around.  It’s that time of year when viruses are more likely to spread and affect you or your family in some way.  To stay healthy and avoid catching a cold or worse the flu, follow these simple and and Keep Reading…

Congratulations to Josephine Stewart, Teresa Hannon and J.R. Cassidy for being gold medal winners at the NOVA Senior Olympics!  Josephine won gold medlas in the age 85-89 60-meter dash and 85-89 200-meter run.  Teresa was awarded a gold medal in 50-59 golf.  J.R. Cassidy captured a gold medla in the age 95-99 softball throw and Keep Reading…

Take care of yourself Get enough sleep (5-8 hours) – our bodies need time to recharge just like a blackberry does. Exercise several times a week -  30 minutes or more most days of the week can go a long way to health and wellness. If you drink, do so in moderation – this means Keep Reading…