Random Acts of Kindness Challenge by Heather Quackenboss, Human Development and Relationships Educator, Extension La Crosse County February 17th marks National Random Acts of Kindness Day and the beginning of Random Acts of Kindness Week. Researchers have found that our own wellbeing and happiness increase when we perform random acts of kindness for others. We […]
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Caregiving by Heather Quackenboss, Human Development and Relationships Educator, Extension La Crosse County According to an AARP survey, more than 70 percent of people over 50 plan to “age in place,” or stay in their homes or communities (2014). Rodney Harrell, director of AARP’s Livable Communities program explains, “Across the country, people are getting older, […]
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Heart Health by Heather Quackenboss, Human Development and Relationships Educator, Extension La Crosse County About $1 in $6 US healthcare dollars is spent on cardiovascular disease each year. It’s the most costly condition in America. When you factor in lost productivity, the CDC estimates heart disease and stroke costs our country more than $320 billion a year. […]
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What are you grateful for? Practicing gratitude improves our wellbeing.
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Planning Frugally by Heather Quackenboss, Human Development and Relationships Educator, Extension La Crosse County Stress in America, a recent report from the American Psychological Association, indicated that 72% of adults surveyed reported that they felt stressed about money in the previous month. For many, saving money often means to start budgeting or being more frugal. […]
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Eating the Rainbow…and other Healthy Eating TidBits Heather Quackenboss, Human Development and Relationships Educator Each year, the top resolution tends to be “to eat healthier.” That is a lofty statement and can truly seem like an insurmountable goal, even though we know that eating better will improve our health and wellbeing. Making small changes that […]
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