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Creating A Healthy Summer Bucket List
Creating a summer health bucket list is a great way to prioritize your well-being during the warmer months. Here are some ideas to consider: Remember, the most important aspect of a health bucket list is to listen to your body, enjoy yourself, and have a fulfilling summer while prioritizing your well-being.
Healthy Foods for Your Vision | How to Keep Your Eyesight Sharp
Our eyes are amazing guides in our daily lives, but we often forget how important our diet is for maintaining good vision. Our food plays a vital role in keeping our eyes healthy and preventing vision problems. By including specific nutrients in our meals, we can safeguard our eyesight and enjoy clear vision for many…
Grilled Steak Salad
This salad’s star ingredient, ribeye steak, makes it easy enough to prepare on a weeknight yet delicious enough to plan a gathering around. Ingredients: DRESSING: 4 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 c. balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper SALAD: 1…
Avocado Buffalo Chickpea Salad Wraps
Wraps of flavorful buffalo chickpea salad loaded with fresh spinach, avocado, and crunchy vegetables. With a full can of chickpeas and a serving of yogurt, these simple buffalo chickpea wraps are loaded with protein and make the ideal lunch for the office. Ingredients: For the salad: 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1…
Getting Back into Exercise
Exercise is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes life can get in the way, and before you know it, it’s been weeks, months, or even years since you last worked out. Maybe you were injured, had a busy schedule, or simply lost motivation. Whatever the reason, getting back into exercise can be…
Achieving Your Resolutions
It’s now February, and some of us may struggle to keep our New Year’s Resolution! So how can we stick to our planned wellness overhauls? It may be time to turn those resolutions into actionable goals. Why will this help me with my Resolutions? A resolution is a choice to carry out a particular action,…
Bad Fats Vs Good Fats
Dietary fats generally receive a bad rap when it comes to eating a healthy diet. Some of this is justified because cholesterol, a fat-like substance that resembles fat, and specific forms of fat may contribute to diseases like obesity, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. However, not all fats are created equal. Some are healthier for…
PHN Podcast: LGBTQ+ Mental Health Concerns
PHN Chief Executive Officer Dr. George Garrow is joined by Brenda Bacich, LPC at Primary Health Network, to discuss LGBTQ+ and Mental Health. Dr. Garrow and Brenda discuss the following topics: What is LGBTQ+? How to access Mental Health services? What are the stigmas that the LGBTQ+ community face? What types of resources are…
Tips on Saving Money at the Grocery Store
Recent price changes have impacted American consumers. With inflation at its highest level in forty years, consumers are looking for ways to cut back on their grocery spending, especially since it feels like there is no end in sight to these price increases. Here are a few tips on how to shop during these times:…
Mindfulness Matters
A beginner’s guide to understanding mindfulness. What exactly is mindfulness? Mindfulness is defined as a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interruption or judgement. The best way to begin mindfulness is to just start! Practicing mindfulness has been linked to…