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A thoughtful friend brought me lunch the other day.  One of the items that delighted my palate was a Zucchini Casserole.  Being a farm girl and growing up in the Midwest, I thought I had [...]

Watermelon season is upon us!  With Fouth of July festivities approaching and the incredible heat temps we have been experiencing, there is not a better time to enjoy this healthy food.  [...]

Happy Father’s Day and National Men’s Health Month.  As we celebrate all the men in our lives, we also encourage them to make small changes for a healthier lifestyle. Simple ideas to [...]

June is Men’s Health Month.  Take control of your health by educating yourself on disease prevention and health screenings.  HMC is offering a virtual program on June 16th discussing [...]

Are you afraid of resistance training?  It might make you bulky?  Not sure where to even begin in using equipment or what exercises to start with?  Resistance training is a VERY important [...]

Healthy Hobby: Gardening has decidedly become a fabulous hobby that supports wellness both physically and mentally. Gardening may burn up to 300 calories/ hr, dependent upon each person’s [...]

Sleep is crucial for good mental health.  Lack of sleep causes irritability, depression, digestive issues, drowsiness during the day, and poor judgment.  As lack of sleep continues it can lead to [...]

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month.  One in five adults suffers from a mental illness.  Check out this website for some practical and fun ways to relieve stress and boost mental health.  #2 on [...]

The benefits of meal prep might be exactly what you are looking for in order to achieve: EATING HEALTHIER SAVING MONEY REDUCING STRESS BECAUSE YOUR MEAL AWAITS YOU! Meal prep makes sticking to [...]

Last week we looked at how to calculate TARGET HEART RATE by understanding:  RESTING HEART RATE, MAXIMUM HEART RATE, and HEART RATE RESERVE.  Another method to determine exercise intensity level [...]