Meatless Monday: How One Day Makes a Difference
Meatless Monday is a movement across the nation that encourages people to cut out meat from their diet for just one day a week. Meatless Monday aims to improve your health through your diet – give it a try!
Why Meatless?
Meatless Monday is a non-profit initiative of The Monday Campaigns who, in association with the Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health, wants “to help you reduce your meat consumption by 15% in order to improve your personal health and the health of the planet”.
Meat production has a huge impact on our environment because of the high amount of resources that animals[…]
Long Term Care Options in Kansas
Kansas lies in the dead center of the United States and is generally very flat with cool winters and hot summers. The state is vulnerable to extreme weather and often experiences tornados, with more than 50 occurring annually, so it is best to choose where you live wisely. Kansas, unofficially nicknamed “The Wheat State”, is heavy into agriculture and industrial processes. Topeka may be the capital, but Wichita is the most populous city and the most highly visited by tourists. The city boasts numerous agriculture, history, and science museums, along with some beautiful Midwestern landscapes. Kansas residents face the same[…]
Retirement in Iowa
Iowa is often referred to as the “Food Capital of the World” because of its agricultural economy that dominated the Corn Belt state up until the mid 20th century. The state has a more diverse economy now and most of the residents live in urban areas, like the capital Des Moines or other big cities like Cedar Rapids or Sioux Falls. Iowa has a number of historical museums, many of which revolve around food. Iowa offers a relaxed environment where people don’t rush everywhere they go, but stop and enjoy the beauty of nature around them. Whether you prefer city[…]
Is It True Vegetarians Live Longer?
According to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, vegetarians live longer lives than meat eaters. But is it really because they don’t eat meat?
Expansive, Long Term Study
Numerous studies have shown links between a vegetarian diet and a healthier, longer life. However, the correlations have been weak and there has been much skepticism about the claims.
Researchers from Loma Linda University in California dug a little deeper to see if this correlation was in fact accurate. Their study followed the dietary patterns of nearly 75,000 Seventh-day Adventists, both men and women, for a period of about 6 years in an[…]
Funding Long Term Care in Indiana
Indiana, located in the Midwestern United States, is the least expansive state west of the Appalachian mountains and is a part of the Great Lakes region. Indiana is bordered by Lake Michigan in the northwest and the Ohio River in the south. The weather is characterized by cool winters and warm, wet summers. The capital, Indianapolis, was founded near the White River. The rough winters might not be ideal for everyone, but Indiana is perfect for those who love the Midwestern lifestyle and bundling up when it gets cold.
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Senior Living in Illinois
Illinois, the “Land of Lincoln”, located in the Midwest, is the 5th most populous state in the nation. With expansive land and a diverse economy, the state is a major transportation hub for the entire nation. The area in and around Chicago, the capital dubbed “The Windy City”, holds the state’s largest population. The majority of Illinois has hot, humid summers and very cold winters (full of high wind speeds). While it may not be the ideal retirement environment for some, there will always be those that love cold cities, and for those people, Illinois has a great offering!
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