Author Kim Bielenda

2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines: Make Every Bite Count!

Every five years, updates and changes are made to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The new 2020-2025 guidelines provide advice on what to eat and drink to meet nutrient needs, promote health and prevent chronic illness. For the first… Continue Reading →

SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder

SAD is a clinical form of depression. Many people refer to it as the “winter blues” or “winter depression” because symptoms arrive in the fall and continue into the winter months. This type of depression is typically found in northern… Continue Reading →

Play It “Safe” This Summer

Summer means good times under the sun and making memories with family and friends. While enjoying traditional summertime activities, however, it’s important to keep in mind certain safety measures. For example, two-thirds of drowning deaths occur in the summer, between… Continue Reading →

Is There a Secret to Longevity?

What if the key to living a longer, healthier life does not lie in a health club or on a nutrition label? Sure, exercising on a regular basis and eating healthy are important, but what if the answer is actually… Continue Reading →

Your Wellness Wheel: Why Balance Is Key to a Healthy Lifestyle

Wellness goals and habits can focus on a variety of lifestyle areas, such as improving sleep quality, managing stress, being more efficient at work, or even becoming involved in your community. Think about your daily routines and habits, then write… Continue Reading →

Did You Know It’s Child Passenger Safety Week?

Car crashes remain a leading cause of preventable death and injury to children worldwide. The best way to keep your child safe in the car is to use the right car seat in the correct way. Recent studies show three… Continue Reading →

Motivation: What Is It and How Do We Acquire It?

“What did you learn today? What mistake did you make that taught you something? What did you try hard at today?” –Carol Dweck Introspection Introspection is an act of self-care that often goes overlooked when we consider our goals and… Continue Reading →

How Can I Better Manage My Time in 2018?

In today’s world, we are busier than ever. Life is nonstop, on-the-go and many people feel overwhelmed. We struggle with work-life balance, the cumulative stress of multitasking, and a countless number of responsibilities. Then we sacrifice what’s most important –… Continue Reading →

Let’s Feel Merry and Bright This Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us. This means a time for joy, celebration and reuniting with family and friends. While this may be true, the holidays can also bring increased stress and anxiety. Long, chaotic shopping trips, multiple obligations, lack… Continue Reading →

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