Healthiest Maryland Businesses (HMB) is a statewide workplace wellness initiative to promote wellness at Maryland worksites. Join the FREE program and demonstrate your commitment to promoting the health and well-being … Continue reading “Give your business a competitive edge this year for FREE!”
Deep Creek Lake State Park First Day Hike Time of Event: 10 a.m. Meeting Location: Discovery Center Degree of Difficulty: Moderate hike Length of Trail: 2.5 miles Things to bring: Participants are asked … Continue reading “Deep Creek Lake State Park First Day Hike”
Take the Buy Local Challenge and pledge to eat at least one thing from a local farm every day during Buy Local Week, July 24-30!
It’s officially SUMMER! Make this summer the summer of healthy habits for both you and your family! Focus on fruits and aim for 3-5 servings of fruit/day!
Did you know that you can attend Jazzercise classes for free the entire month of May? What a great opportunity to see if Jazzercise is for you! Give it a … Continue reading “Jazzercise & Me!”
Take advantage of this beautiful Wednesday and get outside and walk! Adults should exercise 150 minutes/week! Are you up for a challenge? Let’s see if you can get 150 minutes of … Continue reading “Walking Wednesday”
National Nutrition Month is winding down. Hopefully you have made some healthy changes this month and will continue to keep doing the changes you have made. This week I want … Continue reading “National Nutrition Month- Reduce the Fat”
Last week your goal was to try eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day. By doing this you are getting more fiber in your diet and that … Continue reading “March is National Nutrition Month!”
Join me in celebrating National Nutrition Month by taking steps for better health! This week (March 1-7) make it a goal to eat @ least 5 fruit and vegetable servings … Continue reading “March is National Nutrition Month”
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood.Having elevated triglycerides is a risk factor for heart disease. When you eat, your body converts any calories it doesn’t need … Continue reading “What Causes High Triglycerides”
Your total cholesterol is made up of HDL (good cholesterol) and LDL (bad cholesterol). You want to have as much good cholesterol (HDL) as you can because HDL protects your … Continue reading “Know More Than Just your Total Cholesterol”
Eating foods high in fat and cholesterol will raise your blood cholesterol along with your genetic make up in some cases. A desirable total cholesterol is 200mg/dl or less. Borderline … Continue reading “High Cholesterol? What should you do to lower your total cholesterol?”
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy lifestyle choices and manage their health condition. Take control of your heart health in February! Know Your … Continue reading “February is American Heart Month”
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Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year. Wear RED on National Wear Red Day, February 3rd, 2017, to show your support for women taking … Continue reading “Friday, February 3rd is National Wear Red Day”
Wellness Wednesday: What’s for dinner? A baked potato can be a hearty and healthy meal! Just pile on vegetables, low-fat cheese or salsa in place of butter and sour cream.
