Healthy Living – March 2021

Healthy Hearts by Gayle Cottrill According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The heart is one of our most vital organs, and it’s imperative we do what we can to keep it as healthy as can be, not only to try to prevent heart...

Healthy Living – Jan/Feb 2021

Five Tips for Sticking to Your Exercise Routine by Gayle Cottrill With the holiday season over and a new year ahead, this is the time of year we often feel determined to set our goals and follow through with our resolutions. Each year many of us set a goal for our...

Healthy Living – December 2020

Pay Attention to Your Food by Gayle Cottrill Most of us understand the importance of having a healthy diet. We know that we should eat more fruits and vegetables and limit our consumption of junk food. What might not be talked about as much is that how we eat is just...
Healthy Living – November 2020

Healthy Living – November 2020

Substitutions for Healthier Baking and Cooking by Gayle Cottrill Canned food and boxed mixes have made cooking and baking convenient and easy for our busy lifestyles. However, many of these items are high in sodium and preservatives. Even some of our homemade recipes...
Healthy Living – October 2020

Healthy Living – October 2020

An Apple a Day by Gayle Cottrill We’ve all heard the age-old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but is there any truth to the saying? This month, while autumn is officially in full swing and apple-picking season is upon us, I thought I would go bobbing for...
Healthy Living – September 2020

Healthy Living – September 2020

Staying Positive in a Pandemic by Gayle Cottrill Taking care of our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and when trying to cope with the myriad of emotions that arise during a disaster like a pandemic, it is vital to pay attention to all aspects...