After the unexpected death of Chadwick Boseman, interest was piqued regarding cancers in men. According to the American Cancer Society, some of the cancers that most often affect men are prostate, colorectal, lung and skin cancers; and scientists have discovered there is some association between prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. Since health continues to be a major concern … [Read more...] about Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Week 1)
Rev. Judith T. Lester
Kids Eat Right Month (Conclusion)
In celebration of Kids Eat Right Month, this entire month you have been encouraged to eat and cook healthier. Encouraging healthier meals does not have to sacrifice taste. The Mayo Clinic published an article outlining 5 tasty ways to tweak recipes for healthier eating. (1) Let’s look at a few: 1. Start fresh and stay positive. Nutrition experts often recommend starting with … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Right Month (Conclusion)
Kids Eat Right Month (Week 4)
This month, this column has been encouraging healthier eating for children and their families in celebration of Kids Eat Right Month. This week, let’s turn our attention to snacks. Snacks don’t have to be dull and boring. The Mayo Clinic offers the following 10 child-friendly tips to healthy snacks for kids1: 1. Keep junk food out of the house. Your child won’t clamor as … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Right Month (Week 4)
Kids Eat Right Month (Week 3)
August is celebrated as Kids Eat Right Month sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition Dietetics (“Academy”). Today, the Academy represents more than 100,000 credentialed practitioners, registered dietitian nutritious, dietetic technicians, and other dietetics and nutrition professionals, and is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Right Month (Week 3)
Kids Eat Right Month (Week 2)
August is celebrated as Kids Eat Right Month sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition Dietetics (“Academy”). The Academy is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1917 by a visionary group of women dedicated to helping the government conserve food and improve the public’s health and nutrition during WWI.1 This month’s … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Right Month (Week 2)
Kids Eat Right Month (Week 1)
The month of August is known for many things, such as it is the end of the dog days of summer that began on July 3; it marks the peak time for picking squash, melons, corn, eggplant, tomatoes and cucumbers in most parts of our country; and is the birth month of well-known people such as Barack Obama, Peter O’Toole and Cameron Diaz. But, did you know August is also celebrated as … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Right Month (Week 1)
Declaration of Independence (Conclusion)
The Declaration of Independence severed the 13 American colonies’ ties with Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence committee included: Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. After 86 changes to the initial draft of the document, which was drafted mostly by Thomas Jefferson; the Second Continental Congress officially … [Read more...] about Declaration of Independence (Conclusion)
Declaration of Independence (Week 3)
The Second Continental Congress officially adopted the final version of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 declaring the American colonies’ official independence from Great Britain. Congress established Independence Day as a holiday in 1870 and in 1938 Congress reaffirmed it as a paid holiday for federal employees. Today, communities across our nation mark this as … [Read more...] about Declaration of Independence (Week 3)
Declaration of Independence (Week 2)
“A time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away.” - Ecclesiastes 3:6 Did you know on July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music? A year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with … [Read more...] about Declaration of Independence (Week 2)
Declaration of Independence – Introduction
On July 4, 2020, our nation celebrated Independence Day or “July 4th.” According to history.com, the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic … [Read more...] about Declaration of Independence – Introduction