Orzo and Bulgur Salad Recipe
5 cups boiling water ½ cup orzo ½ cup bulgur wheat ¼ cup chopped celery ¼ cup chopped carrots ¼ cup chopped cucumber ¼ cup chopped…
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How to handle workplace stress
If you’re like many folks, workplace stress impacts your life from time to time. It may even be your main cause of stress, outranking other common…
Appetizer / Super Bowl Snack: Stuffed Bread
1 loaf light or dark rye bread, unsliced 2 cans sliced mushrooms, drained 8 oz. reduced fat Swiss cheese ½ cup light margarine 2 Tbs. fresh…
Quick Stretch Infographic – Printable
Here is a great quick stretch routine designed to get you up and moving! Try using this infographic in morning meetings or hang it by your…
Selecting a Gym that’s Right for You
Not all gyms or fitness memberships are the same. So if you’re one of the many people who have a hard time selecting a location, we…
Heat vs. Ice – When to use heat versus ice after injuries
Have you ever wondered if you should use heat or ice to treat a minor sprain or injury. If the answer is yes, then this infographic…
7 Winter Activities to Try
Looking for a new way to get active this winter? Check out seven ways you and your loved ones can get moving and burn some extra calories*….
Managing Common Winter Health Concerns in Children
Keeping kids healthy and out of the doctor’s office can be a challenge in the winter months. Learn about managing common winter health concerns in children…
Top New Year’s Resolutions… and How to Keep Them
It wouldn’t be the New Year without setting some resolutions. But if you’re like many people, the initial boost of determination to change or improve some…
Is it a cold or the flu?
The common cold and the flu (or influenza) are both highly contagious viruses. Although the flu often causes symptoms making you feel worse than those caused…