Posts by Stacy Appleton

Hydration Health   News flash! There’s a substance, available right now, that improves mood and cognition, reduces the risk of high blood pressure and high blood glucose, and possibly helps reduce body weight and overeating. If you thought water was basic and boring, it’s time to look at it in a new light.   Humans…

Laughter is good for your health… It’s fun to share a good laugh, but did you know it can actually improve your health?  Learn how to harness the powerful benefits of laughter!   Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes…

BENEFITS OF WALKING Walking the most basic of exercises just requires some comfortable clothes and a good pair of shoes. You don’t need a trainer, a gym, or an expensive machine—just your neighborhood or a park and path will do. You can even take your dog. And walking is one of the best exercises to…

No introductions are needed for this highly treasured food that dates back to 2000 BC. At that time, the Maya from Central America, the first connoisseurs of chocolate, drank it as a bitter fermented beverage mixed with spices or wine. Dark chocolate contains 50-90% cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar, whereas milk chocolate contains anywhere…

This is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.  Check out the latest collaboration with the Lodge Retirement Center and Stay Well Home Health Wellness Center inside the Lodge. We all had a blast making this and our residents are the cutest!!!

Among other observations, September is also recognized as Healthy Aging Month. It is a national observance created by the Healthy Aging organization designed to bring attention to the importance of healthy lifestyles for all adults, not just senior citizens – whoever they are! The observance began over 25 years ago and is still very relevant today. There probably…

How The Month Of July Got Its Name Have you ever wondered how July got its name? July is named after Julius Caesar, a Roman general, statesman, and historian who conquered Gaul (which is not part of Italy, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands).  During his rule, he changed the structure of the Roman government into…

July 4th Safety For All Independence day is a wonderful time to spend with friends and family celebrating the founding of America.  As many of you gather this year, we encourage you to practice safe behaviors to keep you and your family safe, in particularly our elders.  Here are a few tips to remember this…

STRESS AWARENESS MONTH Stress can take a toll on all of us. Whether you’re experiencing stress from life at home or at work, here are eight tips to manage stress. Take a 10-Minute Break: Sometimes walking away from the task or situation that’s bothering you for 10 minutes can make all the difference. Never be…

Let’s Spring Clean Your Health! With milder temperatures, more sun, and wildlife sprouting everywhere, the arrival of spring in and of itself can put an extra kick in your step. It’s a time of possibility, a time to take stock of the habits that might be holding you back from being who you want to…