This month, we recognize a month of new birth and renewal. Take a moment to enjoy the fresh air and celebrate the new season.
In April, Passover is the Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt, when the angel passed over and spared them. Also in April, the Christian holiday Easter is celebrated to commemorate Jesus' resurrection, and many families celebrate with Easter egg hunts and Easter baskets. Acknowledging that we also celebrate the global event Earth Day on page 8.
Eating Well Contributing writer Laurie Syring addresses the history and benefits of frozen foods on page 5.
Daniel Jachimiak (page 13) addresses the importance of taking care of the elderly and how we talk to people in vulnerable stages of life.
Earth Day is April 22, 2026, a global event that highlights the importance of protecting the environment.
On page 4, Dennis Bova highlights Earth Day 2026: an annual event hosted in Bowling Green. This year is a free event for children, filled with fun, hands-on learning for them to participate and learn about Earth Day. More information is given on page 12.
Also included in this month's edition of HLN is the physiology of a shoe–neutral vs. stability, on page 10, Marketing Manager for Dave’s Running, Craig Rummell, shares the physiology of the shoe and what to look for in good running shoes.
Nobody’s Perfect contributing writer Sister Karen Zielinski discusses the benefits of protein and why you need protein to maintain overall health and wellbeing (page 11).
Finally, Diane Harrison shares how physical fitness can aid in recovery and the overall benefits of maintaining endurance training one small step at a time (page 14).
There is much more to enjoy in Healthy Living News, including tips on dental care, summer camps, topics on sports burnout and more.
We hope you can take time to enjoy the spring season in good health and remember, whenever you choose one of our advertisers’ products or services, be sure to tell them, “You saw it in Healthy Living News.”
Adam and Chet Welch
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