Why is School Such a Germ Fest?

Why is School Such a Germ Fest? If you have children or grandchildren, even nieces, nephews, or godchildren, you may have noticed that the first quarter (nine weeks) of school seems to be a giant germ-fest.  Just this school year, we have heard of multiple children...

When It’s Too Hot Outside

When It’s Too Hot Outside While the season of summer is officially over, the heat is not quite done here in Florida. Our fall and winter can be really enjoyable, but it takes us a little longer to get there than some other states. We aren’t complaining though! But,...

The Importance Of Stretching

The Importance Of Stretching If you have ever seen Fantastic Four or The Incredibles, then you might think of Mr. Fantastic or Mrs. Incredible with their amazing stretchy bodies. Wouldn’t that be nice? We would have no stiff muscles or aching joints, but rather a nice...

Fruit Salad – Yummy, Yummy

Fruit Salad – Yummy, Yummy For those of you with young children, the title of this blog may sound familiar.  The children’s singing group/television stars, “The Wiggles,” have a song with this title.  It’s a cute, fun way to get children to eat fruit.  Most...
Belly Fat, Our Common Enemy: Part One – Men

Belly Fat, Our Common Enemy: Part One – Men

Belly Fat, Our Common Enemy: Part One – Men We have all experienced it at some time in our lives – belly fat. For some of you, it may have only been when you were an infant.  We can all agree that there is nothing quite as adorable as a little round baby...
Obesity Guidelines – What Are They?

Obesity Guidelines – What Are They?

Obesity is not an unfamiliar word to any of us. We may, however, all have a different idea in our heads as to what actually constitutes obesity. We all have our own perception of obesity. For one person, fifty pounds over the ideal weight may seem obese; to another,...