Everyone has occasional inflammation. We need inflammation as it plays an integral role in healing and fighting infections. Sometimes...

Today is National Wear Red Day® to raise awareness of heart disease. Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in America?...

Skipping meals – not only can meal skipping slow your metabolic rate; at your next meal/snack you may have the tendency to overeat...

Want your kids to get an extra dose of Vitamin C? Try this fun and easy recipe. 4 oranges 4 cups orange juice 4 cherries Cut the tops off...

Want to get back on track in the new year? It is so important to set reasonable goals for yourself. Below are some suggested...

Holiday time (even though may be different this year) can be difficult to maintain balanced nutrition. People feel less inclined to cook...

In addition to coronavirus colds seem to be circulating around! Here are a few tips that may help protect against sickness this winter:...

Thanksgiving is well known for overindulgence of food. Here are some Thanksgiving survival tips to help minimize overeating at the...

Turkey is the Thanksgiving food of choice, but you may want to incorporate it in your diet regularly. 🦃Turkey is low in fat (without the...

Written by: Jennifer McGregor mcgregor_jennifer@publichealthlibrary.org PublicHealthLibrary.org Photo by Pexels Why don’t fad diets work?...

November is National Diabetes Awareness month. This year’s theme is Taking Care of Youth Who Have Diabetes. Regardless of their age,...

When carving your pumpkin don’t forget to roast the pumpkin seeds! 🎃 Pumpkin seeds are loaded with fiber, protein, heart healthy fats,...

Looking for healthy things to do with extra apples? Try apple chips. This recipe has no added sugar! Make sure the slices are very thin...

🎃 Pumpkins make great Jack-O-Lanterns but did you know there are many other benefits to this tasty vegetable? 🎃Pumpkins are an...

- Keep a food log along with your symptoms. This can help you recognize any foods that may be the culprit. - Are you having too much...

Looking for a healthy idea for some extra apples? Check out this easy to make apple chicken recipe that the whole family can eat....

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, starts at sundown tonight. Although this year will be a little different (my extended family is...

September for most means more of a schedule and routine. As you are planning your typical day don’t forget the importance of regular...

Now that school started (or will start) don’t underestimate the power of breakfast. Kids who skip breakfast have more difficulty...

Planning healthful school snacks can be difficult especially this year. As great as the schools are at encouraging hand-washing, I have...