Category: Healthy Lifestyle
Adjusting to the Fall Time Change
Love it or hate it, Daylight Savings Time (DST) has been a fact of life for Hoosiers since 2006 (some counties began observing it as early as 1918). Daylight Savings Time begins in the spring, when the clock shifts forward one hour, leaving an extra hour of daylight in the evening. It ends in the […]
Resources for a Healthy Over-the-Road Lifestyle
A national survey conducted in 2010 showed that truck drivers were twice as likely to smoke and twice as likely to be obese, as the general US adult working population. While the average American lifespan is 77, the average lifespan for truckers is only 61. Living a healthy life on the road is challenging for a number […]
Eating Less with Age
Many people notice a drop in appetite as they age. For people who are struggling with their weight, this can be great news. It’s a lot easier to lose our craving for snacks and treats than it is to build up our willpower. Sometimes, however, loss of appetite can do more harm than good. It can lead to too much […]
8 Ways to Cheer Up a Patient in Quarantine
Being sick can be depressing, especially if you have to spend your time alone. Here are 8 ways to show your support when a loved one is in quarantine: Order a favorite DVD and have it shipped to them. Offer to run errands or pick up supplies for them. Send cards and/or flowers. Deliver a […]
FillUp with Fruits and Vegetables
Adding more fruits and vegetables to our diet doesn’t just add nutrition to our diet. It also helps fill us up so that we eat fewer unhealthy foods. As the balance of healthy vs unhealthy foods in our diet comes into balance, we feel better, move more easily and, ultimately, live longer. The benefits of […]
Are Low-Shedding Dogs Really Hypoallergenic?
Recently many dog breeds have been crossed with poodles, resulting in new types of dogs called “doodles”. There are Golden doodles (golden retriever and poodle), Aussie doodles (Australian Shepherd and poodle), St. Berdoodles (St. Bernards and poodles), etc. Poodles are low-shedding dogs and this trait is passed on to some of their offspring, including many […]
Sunglasses Prevent Eye Damage
It’s odd to think that our eyes can be damaged by light, but they can. UV light from the sun can cause eye cancer, cataracts, and growths on the eye. When buying sunglasses to protect your eyes, don’t choose them by the color, since darker glasses don’t give more protection. Instead, buy sunglasses labeled as […]
The Sheet Pan Dinner- Shortcut to Healthy Eating
Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to talk about eating healthy, homemade meals, than it is to actually do it? One of the biggest obstacles is the time it takes to plan and cook homemade food. If you want your meals to match your good intentions, the “sheet pan dinner” is an […]
Journaling, a Common Sense Tool for Weight Loss
A daily food journal can be a useful tool for anyone who is trying to lose weight. Keeping a journal is certainly less stressful than counting calories or vowing to give up 95% of the foods that bring you pleasure. These techniques rarely end well. To get started, try writing down everything you eat for […]
Exercise Made Simple
Fitness has become such a commercialized industry that a lot of people have trouble trusting their own common sense when it comes to exercise. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all of the advice given by experts. In reality, exercise is much less expensive, complicated and unpleasant than we are often led to believe. With […]