Today is Wednesday and the Mountain Fresh Farmer’s Market is open today from 10:00am to 1:00pm! There is a variety of fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit to choose from! The market is at the pavilion by the town parking lot in downtown Oakland! Treat your heart to some physical activity and take a walk…
Show your heart you care-focus on its health! *Give your heart a workout: try brisk walking, swimming or cycling *Skip unhealthy foods: limit sodium, salt, saturated fat cholesterol and sugars *Watch your weight: being overweight harms your heart. Ask your healthcare professional what weight range is right for you.
You decide how long today you are intentionally putting down your phone, device or turning off the TV. Make a choice to take a break from scrolling, reading and posting! Disconnect for a while. See if you feel better or less stressed. Be mindful of how much time you actually spend in front of a…
Masks can slow the spread of COVID. It’s a fact. Do your part when you are out in public. Mask it, Baby!
“Coping with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.” It sounds simple…but stress is so unhealthy for our minds, bodies, and community. Check out some ways to help cope with stress if you are feeling overwhelmed today! https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Make it a caffeine free summer by not drinking regular coffee, tea, energy drinks and soda! While caffeine may help keep you alert, it has some negative side effects on the human body such as: caffeine increases the release of acid in your stomach, sometimes leading to an upset stomach or heartburn caffeine may interfere…
Being mindful can help you in all areas of your life…especially driving! Try these Mindful Driving tips the next time you are behind the wheel as suggested by https://kidshealth.org/Nemours/en/teens/mindful-exercises.html Mindful Driving Safe driving requires paying attention. It’s easy for drivers to get distracted – and that can lead to accidents. If you drive, practice…
Congratulations Alexis House and Jake Nazelrod! Play Hard, Live Clean Scholarship Recipients
If you find yourself stressed and annoyed,angry or frustrated…especially if it’s with another person… press the “pause button” together during the tense moment and check in with how each of you is feeling at that moment. Allow yourself some time to breathe and process! Then, press the play button and LISTEN to each other.
Congratulations Alexis House! Alexis is the recipient of the $500 Play Hard, Live Clean Scholarship The requirements to be considered for the scholarship: -Graduating senior must have completed the PHLC pledge –Have abstained from alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and any other drug that creates an artificial high. -Completed the PHLC Scholarship application -Agreed to…