Add a nutrient-dense food to your favorite meal of the day and continue adding new foods to your meals one food at a time. By Alison CraneGo to any grocery store and you will be bombarded with thousands of choices. Those choices are then influenced by cost, taste, time, skill, etc. Every minute you push a shopping cart down the aisles, you end up making hundreds of choices. “Yes, this
One suggestion to improve your social connections is to write down your social goals, such as “I will call a friend once a week” By Alison CraneBeing socially disconnected has a mortality impact that is similar to the impact of smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Not feeling connected to others can raise the risk of heart disease, anxiety, stroke, dementia, depression, and premature death, according to findings by
Beans and grains are great sources of fiber. Consuming more fiber on a daily basis is proven to help with weight loss, heart disease, and some types of cancer. By Alison CraneMaintaining good health requires effort and consistency and sometimes can feel like an uphill battle. But if you think about it as making one good choice at a time, it is not such an overwhelming task. One simple way
Popcorn provides over nine essential vitamins, including vitamins B6, A, E and K. A serving of popcorn contributes about 8% of the daily value of iron. By Alison CraneWhat food is non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, naturally low in fat and calories, budget-friendly, and fun to eat? If you guessed popcorn, you are correct! While those facts alone are probably enough to convince most people that popcorn is a great snack option,
Eating the right foods at the right time can maximize not only your workout but also your results. By Alison CraneMost people are aware of how important it is to stay hydrated during a workout. Some people are even aware that workouts longer than an hour need an extra boost, like a sports drink, to replace electrolytes lost through sweating. A few people even know that hydrating the body 2-3
Is it time to sort all those junk piles into donate, sell, gift, or discard? Read on for some tips to make it easier. By Alison CraneNow that my husband and I are empty nesters, we have been making some changes to our home and trying to simplify our lives. We no longer need containers with costume pieces that might be needed at a moment’s notice for school programs or
Having a pet can aid in decreasing blood pressure and also lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels leading to healthier hearts. By Alison CraneAn estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet. Most people consider their pets to be furry family members. As someone who has grown up with a variety of pets and as a parent, I can vouch for the richness that pets bring to our lives. According to
By Alison CraneSummer is here and with it picnic season, a time to enjoy favorite summer dishes in the great outdoors. When you are relaxing with family and friends, it is easy to get caught up in the fun and accidentally forget food safety best practices. Did you know food-borne illness symptoms range from mild to severe and can even cause death? The very young and older adults along with
A shout out to Alison Crane for following our theme of “hands” this month. Our hands accomplish so much for us in life. Let’s be sure to take good care of them. By Alison CraneDid you know that one surgery center lists over 43 different types of surgeries for hands? And as far as sayings or phrases that reference the hand, there are hundreds of them that are part of
Brussels sprouts are members of the cabbage family and they look like it, too. In fact, many people call them little cabbages. By Alison CraneYes, you read it right, April is Brussels Sprouts and Cabbage Month. Before you turn up your nose to those rather smelly-when-cooked veggies, consider all of the benefits gained from the lowly and maligned mini-cabbage and its compadre. Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable (the same
Give yourself a boost of feel-good endorphins by doing some spring cleaning. By Alison Crane“Every hour of cleaning one does each week is associated with a 53% boost in happiness,” according to Psychology Today. This may be partly because cleaning gives people a sense of control over their environment. Cleaning can also decrease stress caused by a cluttery environment and improve productivity. So maybe you want to give yourself a
By Alison Crane If I live to be 70 years old my heart will have beat more than 2.5 billion times. Each thump-thump of my heart adds up to more than 2,000 gallons of blood being pumped each day. In fact, my heart muscle does more work than any other muscle in my body. “My heart beats for you,” takes on a whole new meaning with those facts in mind.
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(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author. Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men
By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers, March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with
Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show. Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free
by Susan Koenig Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays
