Category: Lifestyle & Wellness

  • Here comes the sun: All about Vitamin D

    Here comes the sun: All about Vitamin D

    by Daniel Okubo, MD  On our quest to maximize health and maintain our youth, many of us have wondered, “Do I need more vitamin D?” For most…

  • Healthline: Managing Difficult Emotions: Practice Makes Perfect?

    Healthline: Managing Difficult Emotions: Practice Makes Perfect?

    by Brian Rood, PhD, MPH Consider the different skills that you have developed over the course of your life — for example, tying shoes, reading, driving a…

  • Little Bohemia Neighborhood Association Tenth Anniversary

    Little Bohemia Neighborhood Association Tenth Anniversary

    The Little Bohemia Neighborhood Association (LBNA) began to take form in Tom and Marit Brock’s front parlor, back in February 2008. When the group formed, it faced…

  • Know Your Dangers

    Know Your Dangers

    Ramsey County faces dangers from a wide variety of natural and man-made disaster hazards. Some dangers, such as severe summer and winter storms, are more common than…

  • Warm Notes with Garam Masala

    Warm Notes with Garam Masala

    Recipe:  Market List• 2 cups raw (unsalted, unroasted) nuts (whole almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews)• Oil or butter  • Garam masala• Sugar  • Kosher or sea saltWarm OvenPreheat your…

  • Winter Dreams

    Winter Dreams

    It has been a rather open winter so far in the garden. The lack of snow cover is concerning especially for our marginally hardy plants…

  • Food Matters: In praise of moderation

    Food Matters: In praise of moderation

    In praise of moderation: Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut Milk & Ginger

  • Deb says: Losing the Longing

    Why Some People Be Mad at Me Sometimes  by Lucille Clifton They ask me to remember  But they want me to remember their memories and…

  • Keystone/West 7th Community Center Pen Pal Program

    Keystone/West 7th Community Center Pen Pal Program

    Keystone Senior Services keeps older adults thriving and active through fitness classes, wellness events and social activities.