Making time for relaxation can actually help you experience more energy. Other health benefits include better sleep and enhanced immunity. By Alison CraneWhat helps you relax? Reading a book? A bubble bath? A leisurely walk? For me, it is kayaking. I love the quiet of it. No loud motor or harsh sounds. Just the swish of the paddle dipping into the water and the sounds of nature around you. After
When grilling, if you do not have skewers, place the fruits or vegetables on oiled aluminum foil or directly on the grill if the pieces are large. By Alison Crane It’s summertime and if you have a garden, hopefully, you are starting to enjoy its abundance. If you don’t have time or space for growing much right now, then the local farmers market is a great way to get locally
By Alison Crane Did you know men live sicker and die younger than women? In 1920, the life expectancy gender gap was only one year. By 2017, men were dying approximately five years sooner than women. June is Men’s Health Month and the week leading up to Father’s Day (June 19, 2022) is designated as Men’s Health Week. It is fitting to ask the question, “How healthy is the man
Laughter provides natural healing and serves as preventive health care. So have a good laugh as often as possible!By Alison Crane Studies show that children laugh an average of 400 times a day. Play and laughter go hand in hand and there is no age limit for when we have to stop playing and laughing. Laughter in a home is as golden as sunshine. Research shows that adults need at
A snack should be just enough to control your hunger without making you feel too full Smart snack choices can include fruit, protein, vegetables, nuts, or even beverages that are light on the sugar. By Alison Crane Snacking plays an important role in most people’s diets and can deliver a significant part of our calories each day. For young children, snacking is a vital part for providing the energy young
In the mood for some soup? February 4 is National Soup Day and would be a great time to make up a pot of a family favorite soup or try a new recipe. By Alison Crane I love to make and eat soup. Soup combines taste and nutrition all in one bowl. Soups are one of the most versatile dishes you can make. You can serve them hot or cold,
By Alison Crane ~Peace of mind is vital to good mental and physical health. ~Worrying about someone accessing your personal information can create stress. ~Dealing with loss of income, reputation, or anger after someone hacks your identity creates even more stress. ~Stress interferes with our peace of mind… Do you see where this is leading? One does not have to search hard to find something to worry about, and it
Read on for some tips for eating during the holiday season, By Alison Crane One of the things I love doing during the holiday season is preparing those special dishes that my family looks forward to eating every year. Most of the time, I try to prepare healthy dishes that are low in fats and salt, etc. yet still taste great. In December, I admit that I indulge in preparing
Cranberries were first studied for their plant pigments, but now scientists are looking at their unique health benefits. By Alison Crane For me, it started with a healthier version of an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie and the next thing I knew, I was adding them to salads and rice and bread and more. Until that fateful cookie, I had never been a fan of cranberries. Now, my whole family enjoys
Since this vitamin plays such a vital role in our well-being, making sure our diet includes foods that contain vitamin D is essential. By Alison CraneVitamin D insufficiency affects almost 50% of the population worldwide. This fat-soluble vitamin is naturally present in some foods and is added to several other foods. Vitamin D is also known as the Sunshine vitamin because our bodies can naturally produce it when the sun’s
When it comes to your wellness, adding more fruits and veggies to your meals is a smart habit to begin. By Alison CraneHabits can make or break us when it comes to health. The month of August has a national focus on wellness. Wholesome habits go a long way towards improving our mental and physical wellness. Why not take a moment now instead of waiting for New Year’s to evaluate
Apply sunscreen to all parts of your skin that will be exposed to the sun 20-30 minutes before going out and every two hours after that. If you will be sweating or swimming you will want to find one that is waterproof. By Alison CraneRecently, my husband and I became the very happy owners of two kayaks. Our first excursion on the lake had us hooked and we plan to
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“One in a Million” Directed by Itab Azzam & Jack MacInnes Featured in the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Wednesday | October 14 | 4:30 PM Arlington Hotel Cinema 1 October is here at last, bringing festivals, fall fun, and, hopefully, some cooler days. One of the season’s biggest highlights is the 35th
Greetings, Fellow Travelers, October 2027 carries a powerful Libra-to-Scorpio progression, shifting the collective focus from relationships, balance, and cooperation toward deeper truth, intimacy, transformation, and emotional honesty. Mercury turns retrograde October 7 in Scorpio, encouraging reflection around communication, trust, shared resources, and unresolved emotional matters. Venus enters Scorpio October 8,
Staff member RoMaecia Thomas and daughter Leilani are enjoying Fish-O-Ween at Family Park. By Annie GerberFish-O-Ween Join us for our annual fall festival and fishing derby, Fish-O-Ween, on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Family Park (215 Family Park Road). All ages are invited to enjoy a
Tinderbox Gallery will launch Room for Strangers, a new curatorial initiative bringing original contemporary artwork into hospitality spaces, this October at Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court in Hot Springs. The inaugural installation features three paintings by Texas artist George Zupp in Room 11. Rooted in the people, humor, and landscapes of
