Did you know that good health is more than not being sick or getting routine medical care? For many people in our community, good health is influenced by personal behaviors, the clinical care we receive, social and economic factors, and where we live. Other factors, called social determinants of health, can also impact our health....
Category: Healthy Living
Activities for Every Budget
Is your family getting at least 1 hour or more of physical activity each day? You don’t need expensive exercise equipment or to spend a ton of money to stay fit and active. In Frederick County, it’s easy to make family time active time. Consider one of these 10 low-cost (or no-cost!) physical activities in...
Wellness in the Workplace: How You Can Make Your Company a Healthier Place to Work
This article was written by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce in support of and in partnership with LiveWell Frederick. We were given permission to cross-post this blog. Source: Did you know that the average, full-time employee in the United States spends over 2,000 hours a week at work? When you consider that there...
Enjoy Your Fresh Harvest at the Community Produce Market
Frederick County farms offer a variety of locally raised and grown fresh food. According to our friends at Homegrown Frederick, buying from a local farm is fresher and tastes better than food shipped long distances. Buying locally cuts down on the distance your food has to travel, which helps protect the environment. Plus, you can...
10 Real Ways to Fit Fitness into Your Work Day
This article was written by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce in support of and in partnership with LiveWell Frederick. We were given permission to cross-post this blog. Source: There are countless reasons to find ways to work fitness into your daily routine—people who exercise tend to have more energy and be both healthier...
Health and Wellness in the Workplace: 5 Ways You Can Make Your Job a Healthier Place to Work
This article was written by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce in support of and in partnership with LiveWell Frederick. We were given permission to cross-post this blog. Source: In 2018, The Conference Board found that 51 percent of U.S. employees feel overall satisfied with their jobs, continuing an upward trend towards employee satisfaction in the...
Shop Smart— Get the Facts on the New Food Labels
Become a smart shopper by reading food labels to find out more about the foods you eat. The Nutrition Facts panel found on most food labels will be changing in the near future, and the updates will help you: Find out which foods are good sources of dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium...
Eating Right on a Budget
Getting the most nutrition for your food budget starts with a little extra planning before you shop. There are many ways to save money on the foods that you eat. Here are some budget-friendly tips for eating right. Plan what you’re going to eat Before you head for the grocery store, plan your meals and...