Are you interested in improving your wellness by exploring: gratitude, traditional foods with a twist, sustainability, self-care, and more–all wrapped up with new gift ideas?
Ohio State University Extension is offering an “Unwrap Your Gifts” 6-week email wellness challenge to learn about these and other wellness topics. The email challenge connects participants with tips, research, and resources to help blend the traditions of healthy holidays while also taking care of yourself.
By Christian Steiner, MD
Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio
For the characters in the “Game of Thrones,” the phrase “Winter is Coming” meant that bad things were about to happen. For us in northern Ohio, the phrase “winter is coming” also can hold a bad omen, as many of us suffer from seasonal depression.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The Grand Canyon is a seventh Natural Wonder of the World. It is an impressive testament to the power of water. The canyon was formed millions of years ago when water drained off the Rocky Mountains to form the Colorado River. The river ultimately carved a canyon 227 miles long and at some points 10 miles wide.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
"Be safe" is part of the Urban Dictionary as a statement of farewell. The Urban Dictionary is an online source started in 1999 to help us understand slang words and phrases. "Be safe" is a way to say goodbye and to stay out of trouble, especially with the law.
In his 1906 novel The Jungle, author Upton Sinclair warned of adulterated and unsanitary practices in the meat industry. The uproar about food impurities prompted Congress to pass the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. The act passed the United States House of Representatives with a vote of 240 for and 17 against. President Theodore Roosevelt signed the legislation on June 30, 1906. The act required drugs to meet purity standards, as well as be labeled with the active ingredients.
UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution, Bluffton Baking Co. is recalling Pumpkin Pie Stuffed Cheesecake Cookies, which were sold from September 30-Oct. 4 in Hancock and Putnam County markets. If you purchased these cookies and please have some remaining, please do not consume.
Allen County Public Health (ACPH) is investigating a potential Salmonella outbreak affecting Allen, Putnam, and Hancock Counties. ACPH was notified by Hancock County regarding a multi-county Salmonella outbreak with illness onsets currently ranging from 10/1/2022 to 10/6/2022. As of October 11, 2022 Allen County has 1 confirmed case. Chances of other counties being affected is possible.
