MANSFIELD – Ontario City Council member Eddie Gallo, who turned 50 last October, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes last year. After a long period of living in denial and avoiding the doctor like the plague, entering the Strive to Thrive contest and becoming a finalist gave him the push he needed to take his […]
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Part V: Leaving the 80’s — I really hate Mountain Dew
Editor’s Note: This is part V of a series on Thriving in the Martial Arts. Written by Chris Hershberger, he provides a first-person look at how he went from being a “poor punk kid” from Mansfield to an Olympic Taekwondo All-American coach. With the hopes of leaving the embarrassment behind me, along with the entire 80’s decade, […]
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Lessons on discipline from detox
For years, the Enneagram has been an insightful personality tool for me in developing a deeper knowledge of myself and deeper grace for others. One of the insights of the Enneagram is the way it highlights a “deadly sin” that impacts each personality style. For me, as an Enneagram 7, that sin is gluttony. Gluttony, […]
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The evolution of play: Children benefit more from imaginative play than tech
MANSFIELD – In the past, parents would urge their children to get outside and interact with the outside world in terms of play, but today more caution and wariness of the dangers that come from the outside have had more parents thinking their kids are better off playing inside. With common occurrences such as kidnapping […]
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Strive to Thrive contestant breaks her own barriers despite what she’s lost
MANSFIELD – Rachel Barr’s life changed dramatically when she lost her leg from neurofibromatosis, but it’s never stopped her from doing the best she can with everything she still has. When Barr saw a post on Facebook from Richland Source about the Strive to Thrive contest, she did not hesitate to enter. “I don’t think […]
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Strive to Thrive week 3: Importance of Strength Training
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by AJ Beddow, Exercise Physiologist at OhioHealth and Strive to Thrive personal trainer. Muscular strength and endurance are crucial when it comes to our health and fitness. Our muscles are what moves us through life. Training our muscles to become stronger and more fatigue-resistant makes us feel more energy […]
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Misfits Running Crew helps some fit in, others combat addiction
MANSFIELD — Scott Drozda’s life changed for the better about three years ago. While he was going through a challenging divorce, he decided to start running. “I fell in love with running. I started running every morning. It changed my life,” he said. “It helped me clear my head of negative thoughts and it helped […]
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Part IV: Color me tough
Editor’s Note: This is part IV of a series on Thriving in the Martial Arts. Written by Chris Hershberger, he provides a first-person look at how he went from being a “poor punk kid” from Mansfield to an Olympic Taekwondo All-American coach. I couldn’t fall asleep due to my hyper-anxious mind. “He’s a freaking ninja,” I thought. […]
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The price of fame— Aaron Rhodes reflects on viral video five years later
MANSFIELD – On Jan. 13, 2015, Aaron and Austin Rhodes shook up the internet when they released a video on YouTube coming out to their father. Five years later, the twin brothers have used their platform to reach new levels of success and be firm advocates of the LGBTQ community. No one ever said going […]
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Mediterranean vs. Keto diet—Which is better for you?
MANSFIELD – Breaking a diet can leave a feeling of hopelessness in the pit of the stomach, but it doesn’t mean all hope to losing weight is lost. Baylee Leonhardt, registered dietitian nutritionist at OhioHealth, firmly advocates for the food plate method and highlights the importance of eating each of the five food groups a […]