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MANSFIELD — Ah, Valentine’s Day — the day devoted to celebrating love. Some show their affection with a bouquet of roses and heart-shaped candy, or a candlelit dinner and dancing. However you choose to express your love, the key is to do so in a way your partner will appreciate. Dr. Blake Wagner Jr., clinical […]

When the temp drops and snow begins to fall, that’s most people’s cue to head indoors and hibernate. For others, the cold weather isn’t a deterrent to enjoying the great outdoors. The latter describes Bellville resident Jodie Snavely, 52, who runs outside — even when it’s 28 degrees and the wind is blowing snow sideways, […]

When confronted with a busy schedule, it’s easy to toss healthy practices out the window. Take it from Richland County Commissioner Marilyn John — she knows from experience what it’s like to be busy. But at the end of the day, she’s made health a priority. “I want to be there with my family and […]

The weather outside can be frightful this time of year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your green thumb on — indoors, that is. Research encourages it, actually.  Findings of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Clean Air Study, published in 1989, suggest that certain indoor plants may help remove toxic chemicals like benzene, […]

Toned legs. Six-pack abs. Bulky biceps. These are the kind of results we’d like to see after hitting the gym. And while there’s nothing wrong with wanting to improve one’s outer appearance, what’s going on inside the body is just as important. A healthy heart, for one, is essential to healthy living, and exercise is […]

Even though the holidays are over, it doesn’t mean you aren’t susceptible to overeating. In fact, this time of year beckons indulgent behavior, according to a University of Exeter study. “People have evolved to have subconscious urges to overeat, and limited ability to avoid becoming obese, especially in winter,” a University of Exeter article states.  To […]

Don’t be a quitter. You’re better than that.  Just because about 80 percent of resolutions fail by the second week of February, according to U.S. News, that doesn’t mean you should abandon yours too. If you feel as though you’ve hit a wall and can’t muster up the motivation to keep going, we’re here to help […]

What do you thrive on? Whatever it is, there’s something that makes you tick, that makes you want to really live life instead of going through the motions. Answering this question isn’t always easy, but fortunately there are countless resources close to home that can help you lead a healthy, thriving life. And Richland Source […]