When one thinks of the holidays, spending time with loved ones, exchanging gifts with friends and family, and other traditions come to mind. However, the reality is that for our troops, this special time of year can be much different.
Every day, the choices we make impact our health and well-being. And as research has shown, doing things like eating nutritious foods, exercising and getting regular health checks can help you live a longer life. While it’s important for everyone to practice healthy living habits, it’s especially important for our aging population.
If you’ve lived in Upstate New York for any period of time, you know that weather changes the way we do things, specifically, the way we drive. And, while most people might think winter is the only season that is difficult for drivers, fall, with its back-to-school traffic, fog, rain and changing hours of daylight, presents challenges, too.
As a mother and grandmother, I know there’s nothing more important that making sure one’s children are safe and out of harm’s way. That’s why I was surprised to learn that every two weeks, a child in the United States dies as a result of a tip-over incident involving a television or piece of furniture.
This week, as temperatures in most areas dipped into the 30s, many of us took the chill out of the air by turning up our thermostats or lighting our fireplaces. As temperatures continue to drop, a little planning now will pay off in the longrun.
As residents of Central and Northern New York, we’re fortunate to live in an area that is rich in history. Across our region, the historical sites that dot our communities tell the story of our heritage to future generations and serve as reminders of the past.
Whether it’s picking up fresh produce at your local farmers market, or eating at a “farm to table” restaurant, people are becoming more aware of the benefits of eating foods that are grown and produced by farmers and agribusiness owners in our region and beyond.
Here in New York State, apple growers harvest a whopping 29.5 million bushels of apples annually, making New York the second-largest apple-producing state in our country. Apples are more than just the key ingredient of fall favorites like cider and apple pie.
From advances in medicine to an increased awareness about the importance of healthy eating and exercise, there are a number of reasons people are living longer and more active lives. In fact, over the past two decades, global life expectancy for men and women has increased roughly six years. In an effort to help seniors improve their well-being, this year I’m once again hosting my annual Senior Health and Wellness Fairs in Oswego, St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties.
We’ve all seen them – piles of waste tires in yards and roadways. According to the EPA, roughly 290 million waste tires are generated annually. Not only can these waste tires be unsightly and expensive to dispose of, they present health and environmental hazards, too. Here are a few of the ways that waste tires can put your health and the health of others at risk:
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