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The Grill Is Not Just for Meat

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

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How Healthy is the Man in Your Life?

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

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No Age Limit for Laughter

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

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Smart Snacking

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

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Every Day is a Good Day for Soup

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,

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How Protecting Data Privacy Can Help Your Mental Health

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

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Avoiding the Holiday Spread

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

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Cranberries Add a Little Zing to Health

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

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What Can Ten to Fifteen Minutes of Sun Do for You?

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

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Five Simple Steps to Improving Your Wellness

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

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Sun, Skin & Sunscreen

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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Take Advantage of Your Local Parks

Garland County is surrounded by beautiful parks, trails, lakes, and more, providing a variety of outdoor activities. By Alison CraneDid you know that living close to parks and other recreation facilities is related to higher physical activity levels for both adults and youth? During the pandemic, most adults have found exercising at their local parks, trails, and open spaces has been essential to maintaining physical and mental health. Parks provide

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