The Unexpected Connection: Dancing in Cyberspace
By Margot Greenlee, Artistic Director, BodyWise Dance If you had told me on March 1 I’d be wearing a face mask to pick up milk, pulling on gloves to pump my gas…
Container gardening tips
Gardening is beneficial in various ways. The AARP states that some of the health perks associated with gardening include improved mood, increased vitamin D levels (which benefits bones and immune…
Try an Organic Perspective and Improve Your Children’s Health
By Bojana Petkovic Parents’ biggest concern is the health and wellbeing of their children. Proper nutrition significantly influences overall health, so many parents try to install good habits on their…
More than ever, hugging trees is good for your health
Modern society creates a lot of stress in our everyday lives, making nature therapy, like tree hugging, an accessible option for many people. While hugging a tree may initially sound…
Nursing Professor Offers Tips to Help Children with Autism Eat Well
School nurses are critical to the health care of children with autism since they work with a population susceptible to malnutrition, says a Ball State University nursing professor. “These children are…
The Real Reasons Autistic People are Stressed During the Holidays
By Terra Vance Holidays are thrilling times for a lot of people, but autistics– even if they love the season– tend to be extra stressed during the holidays. One thing…
How to Include Holiday Guests with Food Allergies
Hosting for the holidays is a fun way to bring loved ones together during a special time of year. As enjoyable as hosting can be, it’s no small task, especially…
Forest Bathing for All
By Gina Taylor, OT Forest bathing is a free and accessible activity that many people can benefit from. Forest bathing is a therapeutic way of spending time in nature. It…
Origins of Meditation
By Selomon The practice of meditation is beginning to explode in the western world to the point that schools are starting to use it in place of detention and with…
Simple Ways to Satisfy Picky Eaters
Family mealtime can be challenging for a variety of reasons, including the varying taste buds of all family members. Although there is no consistent definition of picky eating, according to…