Backpack safety can prevent serious injuries
Trips and falls on the playground may account for the majority of injuries that send school children to the nurse’s office. But backpacks cause their fair share of injuries as well. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates there are more than 7,300 backpack-related injuries per year. Children routinely carry more than the recommended weight…
Read MoreEat Fruits and Veggies to Lose Weight & Lower Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
If you have a family history of diabetes, or you’ve been told by a health care professional that you’re at risk for type 2 diabetes, you can prevent or delay the onset of the disease by losing 5 to 7 percent of your body weight (10 to 14 pounds if you weigh 200 pounds). To…
Read MoreHow to make school lunch healthier
The benefits of a healthy diet are clear and well documented. In addition to providing the nutrients a growing body needs, consuming a balanced diet helps children maintain a healthy weight. Obesity continues to be a growing problem among school-aged children and can contribute to the onset of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol,…
Read MoreDid you know?
Consuming excessive amounts of sodium not only affects your health but also may affect your appearance. A diet that’s rich in sodium has long been linked to a host of health problems, including high blood pressure, stroke, kidney disease, and stomach cancer. But consuming too much sodium also leads to increased water retention, which can…
Read MoreHer Basket Runneth Over
For retired school teacher, Mary Ruth Stephens, the basket of life is overflowing. Throughout her life, Mary Ruth Stephens has been a busy lady. Today, at the age of seventy-two, Mary Ruth can check off a laundry list of accomplishments which includes being a pastor’s wife, retired school teacher, mother of four successful children, grandmother, and…
Read MoreFairest of the Fair
The spotlight shined on McCreary County talent during last week’s McCreary County Fair Exhibition which featured exhibits ranging from arts and crafts to homegrown flowers and vegetables. With lots of blue ribbons awarded, McCreary County will be well represented at the State Fair in Louisville later this summer. Photos by Eugenia Jones
Read MoreAnimals of the Big South Fork Program at Blue Heron Campground, Saturday, August 1
Oneida, Tennessee: The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area announces a 45-minute, interpretive program about animals of the Big South Fork on Saturday evening, August 1. Enjoy an evening outdoors at the campfire circle with Ranger Don Tetrick to learn more about animals that you may see during your visit, what to do,…
Read MoreChristmas in July
Crafters and visitors celebrated “Christmas in July” at the Mountain Craft Center located on KY HWY 90 (Cumberland Falls Road.) Encouraging everyone to get an early start on Christmas shopping, the crafters were eager to sell their crafts. Craft demonstrations and live music were part of the festive occasion. Photos by Eugenia Jones
Read MoreHoney Bee Buzzins’
By: Jimmie Greene From your friends in Honey Bee, greetings…
Read MoreConsider Safety with Flooded Garden Produce
It seems we have experienced flooding this summer that has impacted nearly every county in the state. These floods have raised questions on how to deal with vegetable gardens that have been covered with flood water. The following information was gathered from the University of Kentucky’s Dr. Sandra Bastin, Extension…
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