Health and Wellness

Have you thought about paddle boarding? Now is your chance to own your own!  Rhode Island is the perfect location to explore via the waterways…and paddle boarding is great exercise!  Ocean State Job Lot currently has in stores Sevylor Paddleboards, a top brand, for 1/2 of of what you would …

Being a mother, this story went straight to my heart.  Lauren Scott Rankins is a mother of three young children.  They are seeking to find a rental to make lasting memories…please read the most recent update from crowdrise.com  below: “It has been quite some time since the last update and we want …

Finding quality time to spend time with your mother can be a challenge in this busy time of life.  More often than not, these times tend to revolve around holidays…which frequently include indulgent behaviors.  What if there was a way to spend quality mother/daughter time while strengthening yourself, your mind …

Live in care in Rhode Island can make all the difference for your aging loved one.  Home Care Assistance of RI is a local company that provides non-medical quality in home care and senior lifestyle support right here in Rhode Island.  Most seniors prefer to “age in place”, it is often …

June is National Men’s Health Month!  In honor of this important month, our local fitness blogger, Ryan Bate, has come up with a special set of challenges and tips for both men and women.  After all, everyday should be dedicated to ones health and wellness. Health and Wellness is not …

Summer in Rhode Island is absolutely one of  the best seasons.  However, blood thirsty mosquitos can damper any outdoor affair.  We have gathered a list of 10 plants (many are edible) that naturally repel these burdensome beasts.   Make haste and get to your favorite plant place so you can …

The House Health Education and Welfare Committee is expected to vote on April 27, 2016 to pass House Bill H7644 which would ensure that all RI children in grades K-5 are getting at least 20 minutes of recess and that recess cannot be taken away for disciplinary reasons. Parent voices …

 We invite you to come walk in GloriDays, June 2016, and celebrate the GloriDays of life.  Rhode Island has one of the highest incidence rates of breast cancer in the nation.  There is a unique organization though, right here in our greater community, who’s mission is to INSPIRE HOPE in …

Working out can be a bore if you fall into the same routine day in and day out.  Our local fitness blogger, Ryan Bate of South County Adventure Boot Camp has put together 10 workout challenges to keep you engaged.  These workouts are designed to do at home with minimal …

Ryan Bate of South County Adventure Boot Camp is at it again.  Fueled by creativity and a passion to help people on the road to wellness, he has designed a workout that you can do while you are cleaning!  So blast that motivating song and get out your scrubbers…prepare to …