Many people claim to be "workaholics," but what exactly defines one, and is it a desirable trait? In 1971, minister and psychologist Wayne Oates coined the term “workaholism” and defined it as “the compulsion or the uncontrollable need to work… read more
Lindsey Johnson
Health Insurance for the Traveler
Your bags are packed, itinerary set, passport in hand – you are ready! But have you stopped to consider what you might do if the unexpected happens? While nobody anticipates their vacation going awry, sometimes things arise unexpectedly and it’s… read more
Schedule Your Annual Check-up
Parents are often diligent about scheduling their children for their annual check-up with the pediatrician. But when was the last time you scheduled one for yourself? Many adults delay annual check-ups if they are not experiencing any problems but routine… read more
Get Away with a Wellness Retreat
Cal-a-vie Health Spa - Vista, CA Experience one of Cal-a-vie's award-winning wellness programs for a 3, 4 or 7-day stay. Programs include wellness assessments, spa services such as massage, seaweed wraps, reflexology and facials,. nutrition lectures, unlimited fitness classes, cooking… read more
Exploring the Benefits of Eggplant
Eggplant. Aubergine. Guinea squash. Brinjal. Melongene. Did you know that these are all different names for the same item? Many of us conjure up an image of a dark purple oblong object with a stem at the top. However, not… read more
Dip It, Dip It Good!
It’s the season of parties! Some festivities require potluck plates so save time during this busy season and bring a dip that everyone is sure to enjoy. Everything Bagel Dip All the flavor without the bagel! This quick and easy… read more
Processed Foods: What You Need to Know
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), processed foods are defined as “any raw agricultural commodity that has been subject to washing, cleaning, milling, cutting, chopping, heating, pasteurizing, blanching, cooking, canning, freezing, drying, dehydrating, mixing, packaging or other… read more
Decoding the New Food Labels: What You Need to Know
Thanks to updated scientific information linking diet to chronic diseases such as heart disease and obesity, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began to update food labels with new recommendations and easier to read information. The change happened over the… read more
Cade Museum offers Thanksgiving Weekend Shopping Deals
Shop local this holiday season with gifts from the Cade Museum! Visitors may shop in the Loot Lab during museum hours and admission is not required for shopping only. Visit the Loot Lab at the Cade for these amazing deals and… read more
13 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
The holiday season sparks generosity and gratefulness in many people. While sometimes daily life gets in the way of volunteering as often as we’d like, the holidays are a great time to give back to the community. Whether you’re looking… read more