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… a daunting task. If you have a limited budget, it can be even more intimidating. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), many individuals and families don’t meet daily … of fruit, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy. These tips can help your household stick to a budget while enjoying healthy meals.   At Home Before hitting your local grocery store, it’s … fridge and cabinets. By seeing what products you already have, you’ll be less likely to buy the same item at the store. Going a step further, check out your fridge two times a week to …

… A few years ago, Emily and David Cooper didn’t think they’d ever have babies to take trick-or-treating, to eat turkey with or to buy Christmas presents for, but life is full of surprises. As they look at their two children, …

… Nearly 600 golf balls were dropped from a helicopter to raise funds for the Fremont Health Foundation’s COVID-19 efforts Friday afternoon. The Fremont … MedAir helicopter, with nine of the balls landing in “holes” winning prizes. “You’re going to help us meet the needs of all of our individuals who are part of our staff to buy supplies and medical equipment,” Fremont Health Foundation Director Shawn Shanahan said. …

… actor Richard Horvitz at the 2017 Spirit of Courage event   What began as a small celebration to honor, recognize and celebrate cancer survivors has evolved into a 20-year effort that has … and president of the Jennie Edmundson Foundation . “From the very beginning, we wanted to celebrate survivors, and the name has been a fitting tribute to them. To have raised over $2 million through our efforts is just phenomenal.” Emma Chance was …

… Fitness has proven benefits for the body and mind, and it's been shown to help cancer patients deal with adverse effects from the disease and treatment. That's why Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center made an effort to bring back its wellness classes even after the pandemic temporarily halted them. Thanks to the Methodist Hospital Foundation, they were able to buy the needed technology to now hold virtual classes. "Life brought me to this class exactly …

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… Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, parents and guardians were working hard to help their children achieve a healthy balance when it came to diet and exercise. Then came the challenges of a pandemic. Quarantine efforts disrupted just … But if you know your family is eating too many cookies, work to gradually limit how many you buy and eat. Take turns choosing what kind of cookies to buy, then enjoy them together at …

… the Creighton men’s basketball team takes on Butler on Friday, Jan. 25, fans are encouraged to think pink. The eighth annual Creighton vs. Cancer Pink Out , co-sponsored by Methodist Health … Creighton players will wear pink shooting shirts and jerseys, and the first 16,000 fans to enter the CHI Health Center each will receive a free pink T-shirt to wear.  Fans can also honor someone who is battling or has battled cancer by buying …

… As we get closer to summer, many of us start looking for a quick fix to get ourselves into our beach bodies.  But remember—we didn’t get to our current weight … weight loss.  In the end, it all boils down to preparing yourself for a healthy way of life. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables and have them readily available. Stop buying processed foods—out …

… Taking your blood pressure seems like one of those routine things that just happens when you visit your doctor. But there’s a good reason we take it seriously … and why you should, too. What … Your Blood Pressure It all starts by knowing your blood pressure numbers . You don’t need to be at a doctor’s office to monitor it – many grocery stores and pharmacies have blood pressure machines, and you can even buy them for home use. You should take your blood pressure regularly to know your baseline. While …