Tag Archive: #health

Still Feel Tired After Sleeping? Here’s Why…

You already know that junk food can cause your health problems. But “junk sleep” is gaining popularity, and chances are you probably have experienced it yourself. Junk sleep is a term used for sleep that does not result in feeling [read more...]

OLW’s Healthy Eating Jumpstart for Those 55+

Join health and wellness coach Catherine Marsden. Set your intention and commit to your own healthy eating 5-Day Jumpstart in 2024! DATE: MONDAY JANUARY 8, 2024 TIME: 4:00 PM TO 5:00 PM LOCATION: NEUMANN ROOM AT THE PARISH CENTER Questions? [read more...]

Before You Jump Into Your New Year’s Resolutions, Try This

The beginning of a new year can be an exciting time. We start the year feeling motivated about all the big changes we’ll make in the coming months. However, many of us find that motivation is fading by the end [read more...]

Your Diet Can Impact ADHD Symptoms

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates 3-5% of the population has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is an ongoing pattern of attention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with function or development. Symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Since [read more...]

What is Heat Exhaustion?

On hot summer days, staying hydrated and protected from the sun is key. Too much time in the sun and heat can have serious health consequences. “People of all ages are at risk of dehydration and heat illness, but it’s [read more...]

Reduce Your Risk of Leading Women’s Health Concerns

You might already know that breast cancer and heart disease are two leading health concerns for women. However, you might not be aware that breast cancer and heart disease share many of the same risk factors. Most of these risk [read more...]

Are Your Allergies Getting Worse?

Most people can tell spring has finally arrived because of warmer temperatures, more sunshine and birds chirping. If you have seasonal allergies, you know that spring has arrived because your allergies have taken up residence and brought with them itchy [read more...]

3 Ways Good Friends Can Help Us Feel Healthier

We’ve all felt it — talking with or spending time with a good friend gives us an emotional boost. But did you know having a good friend can improve our physical health, too? With the often-over-use of social media, real [read more...]

Count to Five for a Healthier Lifestyle

Helping your child learn healthy habits that last a lifetime could be as easy as counting to five. The 5-2-1-0 healthy habit rule encourages healthy behaviors while limiting those that could lead to weight gain and associated problems. “Most weight [read more...]

Injuries Common in Athletes, but Preventable

Overuse injuries have become more common in young athletes as pressures and expectations to perform outweigh the emphasis of simply playing. Although overuse injuries can occur at any age, the peak age is seen during growth spurts, when bones are [read more...]