Here are some ideas for being healthy and active as a family. It’s always more fun to do stuff together! -Walk to school – join your kids for their morning walk to school each day, and for extra excitement, include the dog -Build strong bones – any “weight-bearing” activities are great, along with hopscotch, jumping rope or gymnastics -Go to the park/playground – swing on the monkey bars, throw a frisbee, or...

So I know it’s a little late to be mentioning this, but did you know that May was National Bike Month? The week of May 14-18 as Bike to Work Week and May 18th was Bike to Work Day. There were activities all over the state that people could be involved in. So mark your calendars for May next year! On a related note though, the state of Nebraska has passed LB 1030, which dictates that motorists must give cyclists and pedestrians a...

Trying to be healthy can be expensive, so how can you help your family be healthy on a budget? -Protein is an important part of your diet but organic, free-range meats can be expensive. Fresh, organic, cage-free eggs can be a less expensive choice for organic protein. -Grow your own fruits and vegetables! You’ll be in full control of how your plants are grown and save money. -Shopping at your local farmer’s market can be a great way...

Whether you have diabetes and must cut down your sugar intake out of necessity, or you’re just trying to eat healthier, there are simple changes you can make to cut the amount of sugar in your diet. 1. Make your own red sauce – many store-bought sauces for pizza and spaghetti add a surprising amount of sugar. Making your own by simmering canned, chopped tomatoes on the stove with herbs you like can significantly reduce the amount of...

There are an estimated 5.4 million American’s who live with Alzheimer’s disease, and while most people get it after age 65, there is a percentage of people who start suffering early, in their 40s and 50s. Would you recognize the symptoms if they started occurring? This article lists 9 signs of the onset of Alzheimer’s, and while there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, the sooner you get diagnosed, the sooner you can slow...

Is anyone else having a stressful week? This might be my most stressful week to date! So I thought it would be beneficial to share about how certain foods can actually help you reduce stress! Who knew? Get more information...

Buffalo County Community Partners is proud to announce that their 2012 Annual Fund Campaign will be led by co-chairs Greg Shea and Dick Beechner, with the assistance of honorary chair Jackie Rosenlof. Buffalo County Community Partners is launching their 2012 Annual Fund Campaign to raise $140,000 to better ELEVATE issues, ENGAGE people, EMPOWER youth and EVALUATE progress towards building a healthier Buffalo...