Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power. So, in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the kiddos […]
1-2-3 Brain Break: Slow Food, Yummy Snack

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power. So, in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the kiddos […]
Building a Healthier Community

World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7 to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) and to draw attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. This year, World Health Day focuses on “building a fairer, healthier world.” As COVID-19 has highlighted, some […]
Eat Your Veggies: Inspiration for Healthy Food Habits

Nutrition is a huge part of leading a healthy lifestyle, and according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the ongoing pattern of an individual’s eating habits has great impact on their health. So basically, our food habits are super important for energy, immune response, and overall wellbeing. And the best way to achieve good nutrition is […]
Find Health Literacy Resources @ Your Library

It’s likely that you’ve had the experience of being a patient or caring for a loved one who is. Hopefully that healthcare experience was more positive than it was frustrating. Occasionally health care can leave you confused and scratching your head, such as when your physician uses unfamiliar medical jargon or doesn’t quite explain information […]