Well-Being
November’s Harvest of the Month is Yams
Yams have a candy-like flavor that might make us wonder, “Are they actually healthy?” Good news: They are! In fact, yams are so abundant with vitamins and nutrients that they’re considered a superfood. Select yams that are smooth, evenly colored and free of soft spots. Yams will stay fresh for about two weeks when stored on the countertop… View Full Post
Quit Smoking in the “Great American Smokeout”
Every year, The American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November, and this year that lands on November 16, 2023. The day is set aside to challenge smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours. ACS created this day with the hopes that smokers quitting for one day will… View Full Post
How an”Attitude of Gratitude” Can Decrease Stress
Did you know November is National Gratitude Month? Practicing gratitude is important and of course, is beneficial every month of the year. Research suggests that gratitude can help us manage stress. By being appreciative, we can actually decrease our cortisol level (stress hormone) which decreases our stress. An “attitude of gratitude” releases dopamine in the… View Full Post
Preventing Diabetes Health Problems
November is National Diabetes Month and this year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer. It affects… View Full Post