Health

With flu season upon us, 46 percent of Americans have received a flu shot, whereas 47 percent said they have not and will not.

I read an article yesterday that said if you want to get the musty out of storage smell out of your sweaters, you should spray them with a few spritzes of straight vodka.  Then hang the sweater in a well ventilated area to dry.  Have you tried this...

Don't forget - the Bogert Farmers Market is proud to announce the extended Fall Harvest Bonus Markets tonight and October 11th!  These markets feature local farmers and growers and their abundance of food!  Come out to Bogert Park from 5 - 7pm tonight! Want to win $20 Bogert Bucks Instantly?

Love all of the fresh yummy food you can get at the Farmers Market?  Love buying your food from local farmers?  The Bogert Farmers Market is proud to announce an extended season with the "Fall Harvest Bonus Markets"!

A child’s day doesn’t end when the final school bell rings. In fact for many children it’s just beginning. Where to go for ideas? Oddly, pull from what your kids love most about school — and think outside the sandbox. From the physical, to ...

In an effort to help stave off childhood obesity, McDonald’s announced Monday that its iconic Happy Meals are getting a healthy tune-up. Traditionally, the meals included a burger or chicken nuggets, fries and a soda. But starting this fall, a fruit or vegetable will also be in the shiny box.

The Drop and Trot is two months away!  Here are some good tips for getting started!  ~Erin Whether you're taking your first steps as a runner or trying to improve your speed, a track can be a safe, convenient place to run. There are no cars to contend with, many tracks are lighted, the synthetic surface cushions your joints, and the measured distance makes it easy to monitor your pace. But beginne

What do you think about Yoga for kids: A good idea? ~Erin From MayoClinic.com Is your child about to start practicing yoga at school? Does he or she seem interested in taking a yoga class? If so, you may have questions about the possible benefits of yoga for kids and what a typical program entails. Before your child does his or her first pose, get the facts on yoga for kids.

I am always inspired by people who accomplish the huge task of loosing a significant amount of weight to become healthy.  And this story has such a fun ending - after loosing over 100 lbs, this lovely lady was crowned Miss South Carolina...

Here's the biggest weight-loss secret in the world: The best way to drop pounds fast is to indulge in a delicious dessert. Whoa! Careful, don't give yourself whiplash. It may sound crazy, but it's true. Studies show that the discipline you need to resist temptation comes from the brain, in an activity fueled by glucose-blood sugar...

The really cool part of my job is I get to meet cool people from all over the valley. Two very cool ladies I got the opportunity to spend some time with are Drs Tanda Cook & Sarah Marshall. The masterminds behind Clearwater Healthcare, where they look for natural ways to manage your health. Here's some great info from these two lovely ladies! Top 5 Sensational Superfoods

I looked these up recently, and here's what I found! Keep these use-by dates in mind when stocking your kitchen. * IN THE PANTRY: Bread 5–7 days Cereal 1 year Pasta 2 years