There are many reasons why some see going to the gym as a daunting task. For some it is a host of daily dealings that leaves limited time. Others simply aren't comfortable with the idea. Current economic uncertainties have also tightened bootstraps for many. The fact remains, the surgeon ...
2009 has already been a year of major change in people's personal and work lives. Jobs have been lost, loved ones have been lost, and families' financial situations have changed. Many things we have always depended upon to be true no longer are. "Accepting and adjusting to change is seldom ...
NAMI Black Hawk County is sponsoring a free 12-week education program for families of individuals with mental illness. The series of free weekly classes will begin on Thursday, August 27, and run through November 12. The class is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the lower level at the First ...
Fashion and beauty insiders agree: this summer is all about glowing, healthy skin. Tanning as a life priority is over. And survey results show that the appeal of tanned skin may finally be waning --63 percent say they are not more attracted to someone who is tan and 53 percent of people ...
National Safety Month highlights distracted driving June 22-28You're headed home from work and your cell phone rings. As you struggle to pull your cell phone out of your back pocket, or fish through your purse to find it, the driver ahead of you suddenly slams on the brakes. Were you able to ...
With summer upon us and the 4th of July quickly approaching, we can expect the coming weeks to be filled with food, fun and family as we head outdoors to picnic, camp, barbeque, boat and vacation. While nearly everyone enjoys participating in activities unique to the great outdoors, we must ...
As if on cue, hot and muggy weather has moved in to Iowa, just as Sunday marked the first official day of summer. The Iowa Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans to brush up on their hot weather health skills. "It's easy to underestimate just how dangerous extreme heat and humidity can ...
Many Iowan's think of their home as a place to relax from the hectic demands of life. And while that is largely true, what people do not realize is that every day in homes across America, nearly 55 people die and another 58,000 people are injured enough to require medical care because of ...
Kids and the outdoors seem like a natural combination. But today's children spend only about half an hour each week in unstructured play outside and that's just not enough, says Janet Brown, Iowa State University Extension family life field specialist.Kids need unstructured time to explore ...
West Nile virus remains a concern in IowaOutdoor recreation is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. With biking and hiking trails crisscrossing the state, Iowans have many options for outdoor fitness, especially in the warmer months. The Iowa Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans ...