Well, that can be a complex question and not always easily answered. But a very good place to start is finding out what are our health risk factors. That is where the Nebraska Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) comes in and helps out....
Summer is here, and the nice weather brings new ways to get outside and get moving. Invite your friends and family to join you for a walk or ask for help with the gardening. You will all have fun spending time outside. Plus, getting more active will ...
It’s that time of year again! Kids are almost out of school and you’re probably thinking about summer vacations and enjoying the great outdoors. In the midst of making your plans, you will need to make sure that you arm yourself with the tools and kn...
Attention all women! It’s time to celebrate! What you might ask? Celebrate the time to make your health a top priority! This week is National Women’s Health Week, a week-long health observance by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Offi...
Come and get it!" It may be dinnertime, but when was the last time your family sat down and enjoyed dinner together? With music lessons, ball practice, play rehearsal, and work schedules, it can be tough. Rounding up the troop for an evening meal can...
Have you scheduled your annual checkup with your doctor yet? Do you know if you are current on all your immunizations and screenings? Living a healthy lifestyle is certainly a key ingredient to living a healthy, long life. But it is not a guarantee t...
I just finished reading the SHPS Health Trend Report and it motivated me to write this blog.In this report, it stated that according to "The Philips Index: America's Health and Well-being Report 2010", Americans are not evaluating their weight accura...
Check out this new blog site http://BikeOmaha.blogspot.com to see what's happening in Omaha’s biking community. It's a local news source dedicated to informing and engaging the Omaha bike community. Bike Omaha covers local culture, personalities, bus...
Are you looking forward to spending the holidays with family and friends? But are you a bit worried that the foods being served at your holiday gatherings are going to throw you off your healthy eating plan? Don't worry you're not alone! Check out ...
Learn the difference between a portion and a serving. A “portion” is how much food you choose to eat at one time, whether in a restaurant, from a package, or at a Thanksgiving feast. A “serving” size is the amount of food listed on a product’s Nutrit...