Want to “boost” your immunity? There’s no substitute for healthy diet
Be Well “Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings.” – Publilius Syrus How often have you, in the past year plus, thought of your body’s immunity?…
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If you’re ready to return to normal, don’t hesitate to get vaccinated
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine … I’m begging of you please don’t hesitate.” – Dolly Parton, to the tune of “Jolene” Well, you cannot get more…
It takes more than masks to fight off a virus
Be Well “It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day…” – Broadway musical, Roar of the Greasepaint, Smell of the Crowd, 1965 The song from which I have quoted this…
Stretching always a key component to good physical fitness
Be Well The stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.” – Bruce Lee Although Bruce Lee succumbed at the early age…
Strive for the ‘gold standard’ in heart health
Be Well “I want to live, I want to give. I’ve been a miner for a heart of gold.” – Neil Young, 1972 Most of you are very aware that…
Getting in shape means don’t stop
Be Well “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius I don’t know about you, but I do feel that I…
Tips for turning ‘just a diet’ into healthier lifestyle choices
Be Well “Our bodies are our gardens – our wills are our gardeners.” – William Shakespeare Have you had enough of winter yet? (We have definitely all had enough of…
Despite challenges of past year, we can be thankful for good health
Be Well “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” – John F….
A box of hope – just in time for Christmas
December 1955 Until the age of eight, when my brother was born, I was an “only child” and spent a great deal of time playing or reading by myself; though…
Our ancestors braved much worse, so buck up and wear your masks
Be Well “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is – What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King You know, I have become weary of those who constantly…