March is National Nutrition Month and National Women’s Month. In light of this awareness month, I interviewed Sandra Stuart to discuss women’s health and how nutrition plays a role in health. Stuart is a registered sports dietician who currently works with Moody Air Force Base and teaches nutrition classes at Valdosta State University. Nutrition can seem daunting, but the whole goal of nutrition is to … Continue reading Women’s Nutrition
Zumba is an exercise program that provides intense cardio in the form of dance which usually has a Latin style to it. Jessica Terry is a Zumba instructor in Valdosta who has been teaching Zumba since 2008. In an interview with her, she told me how she typically runs her classes and gave me some tips. From the beginning, Zumba had a Latin influence in … Continue reading Why Choose Zumba?
Words are the foundation of our communication with others. We are constantly using them. Even as I type this article, words are being placed together to expound upon a topic. No matter what, we can cannot escape using words. Once a year we celebrate this with “Words Matter Week.” What is Words Matter Week? Since 2008, “Words Matter Week,” which coincides with National Grammar Day, … Continue reading Words Matter
The Truth About Vaping Vaping has grown drastically in popularity, especially with the younger generation. The electronic cigarettes come in different flavors and strengths of 0, 3, 6, 12, and even 36mg. Originally these vapes were meant to help people with the cessation of smoking, but it has done the opposite. Found in many e-liquids is nicotine which is addictive. When inhaled it creates a … Continue reading The Truth About Vaping
With apologies to Cousin Eddie in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” membership in the Jelly of the Month Club is decidedly not “the gift that keeps on giving the whole year.” As Chevy Chase’s Clark Griswold illustrated in an epic 45-second rant which punctuated that memorable scene with Randy Quaid, money problems – in this case, not receiving an expected holiday bonus – can send a … Continue reading Finances and Mental Health
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