Earth Day is this Monday, April 22! This is a day prompting urgency for environmental education about the problems affecting our world as well as a global celebration of all the great things the Earth provides us with. Everyone could… read more
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Hobby Hunting: Pick Up Baking!
Need help finding a new hobby? Try baking! Culinary arts therapy is becoming a more common form of therapy. Julie Ohana is a licensed clinical social worker who also has a culinary arts therapy practice in Michigan. She touts the many benefits… read more
At-Home Ab Workouts for Every Skill Level
Your core is made up of muscles in the abdomen and lower back. These muscles are vital to posture, injury prevention and general musculoskeletal health. Luckily, the core is one of the easier muscle groups to work out at home… read more
Holiday Indulgences: Calorie Contents of Your Favorite Foods
It’s no secret that when it comes to the holidays, we generally throw all caution to the wind. All bets are off in regards to our eating; even those with the strongest of dietary will power may succumb to plates… read more
Say Bon Voyage To Flight Anxiety
For many, traveling on an airplane is exciting and adventurous, but for some, it’s a nightmare come to life. And, especially in 2020, with the addition of face masks and social distancing in airports and on planes, you might be… read more
Up in Arms: Quick At-Home Arm Workouts
Can't get to the gym today? Well, that is no excuse to miss arm day! You can do these six at-home arm workouts in the comfort of your own home, and they are guaranteed to get your arms stronger. Pushups… read more
What is Raw Water? Consume at Your Own Risk!
Water can’t be cooked, per se, but it can be treated, boiled and tested to monitor and remove harmful contaminants that can potentially make one very sick. Despite this information, some still choose to drink “raw water.” A 2017 New… read more
Is Your Pet at Risk for COVID-19?
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic. For the vast majority of the year, we have stayed inside and found every way possible to keep ourselves and our families safe. Eventually, the… read more
Important Info For COVID-19 Vaccinations in Alachua County
Today, the State launched a statewide preregistration system for scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for people 65 years old and older. However, Alachua County is not opting into this system, and the county will continue using its existing system for vaccine appointments.… read more
Recharge, Refresh, Reset: Beating The Quarantine Blues
Quarantine tests our emotional bandwidth and intensifies our feelings. Rage, anxiety and irritability can overwhelm us or make us do things out of character. But, guilt from taking a pause is all-consuming, a universal feeling. This imbalance not only stunts… read more
