EATING WELL

MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH, an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.This month’s theme is Discover the Power of Nutrition, emphasizing that nutrition empowers individuals and communities to thrive.This empowerment encourages everyone to learn to make...

More than luck: resident rights are the law

THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM provides long-term care consumers with information about their rights and advocacy to exercise their rights.The program is housed at the state level under The Ohio Department of Aging and is locally sponsored by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE).

You’re never too old for Super Slow Training

THOUGH MOSTOF the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered at TriggerPoint are in their 40s, this evidence-based, time-efficient exercise solution is gaining popularity among people of all ages—including individuals well into their senior years.One such client is...

March is National Nutrition Month

EATING WELL

FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH, a national observance to raise awareness about heart disease.This month is about encouraging people to learn about risks, adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle, and have blood pressure and lipid levels checked.Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S in men...

Upcoming races

For more information on any event, including any associated costs/fees, visit davesrunning.com.•Shamrock ShuffleMarch 14, Toledo, Ohio•Toledo Mini MarathonMarch 21, Toledo, Ohio•Dave’s Spring Training RunApril 4, Toledo, Ohio•Dooby Du DuathlonMay 6, Sylvania, Ohio•South Fork DuathlonMay 27,...

Steps to reducing cancer risk

While cancer prevention remains a developing field of study, researchers and medical professionals agree that certain lifestyle choices can affect an individual’s cancer risk.

Annual health checkups can be vital to cancer prevention

ANNUALHEALTH CHECKUPSARE SO VITAL that many insurance providers offer once-yearly wellness visits free of charge to policy holders.It’s important for people to get annual physicals even if they feel fit and healthy, as these yearly visits can help uncover issues that may not be producing...

Continue the new year with rights

THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM provides long-term care consumers with information about their rights and advocacy to exercise their rights. The program is housed at the state level under The Ohio Department of Aging and is locally sponsored by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE).