By Mary Ellen Zung July is UV Safety Awareness Month Summer has officially arrived and it’s a time for fun, vacations and spending long hours outdoors. However, we must remember to
By MaryEllen Zung Sugar comes in many forms beyond the white powder we often associate it as. Some are claimed to be better than others, and some have names you wouldn’t even recognize on an
Health Tip: Mary Ellen Zung Health Tip: Not only is this springtime soup delicious, it's ingredients have amazing health benefits. Asparagus is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, especially folate (hello expectant moms),
Roasted Garlic and Asparagus Soup Mary Ellen Zung Have you seen the spring’s new growth popping up? Fresh asparagus is here and all things green are coming up, like spinach, arugula, and more such as
Cancer Screening for People with Disabilities Approximately 57 million people, nearly 20 percent of the United States population, live with some type of disability, including 6 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). People
By Mary Ellen Zung We could all use some help when we feel overwhelmed, and much of what we really need is determined by our own self-reliance. But, if we don’t have the skills to
by MaryEllen Zung, Certified Holistic Health Coach, Lakeland Hills YMCA Is knowing where your food comes from really important? It’s hard enough deciding what to eat these days for good health with our friends and
By Mary Ellen Zung, Lakeland Hills YMCA We could all use some help when we feel overwhelmed, and much of what we really need is determined by our own self-reliance. But, if we don’t have
By Mary Ellen Zung, Lakeland Hills YMCA What a month it’s been. Our schedules are different with work and school from home for many of us, events and meetings canceled or rescheduled, or
By Mary Ellen Zung In speaking with people from all over the country during the last two weeks many mentioned comfort food eating as well as the struggle to eat well during this “stay-at-home”
