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Men also struggle with eating disorders

When we think of Eating Disorders we typically think of females. Depending on the study, about 90 percent of people with an eating disorder are women or girls. What is not mentioned or is ignored is that about 10 percent of people with eating disorders are males. There was a study that showed ...

Going on winter farm show adventures

It had been quite a while since I last attended a winter farm show, and it felt like I was long overdue. The only problem with going to a winter farm show is the “winter” part. It’s unfailingly cold in this neck of the woods when those particular events are held, but duh, it’s ...

Recognizing red flags of teen dating violence

Teen dating violence has become more recognized and there is a nationwide initiative to increase awareness and education about the dangers of teen dating abuse. In 2006 the first National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Week was held. Since then, the month of February has been recognized ...

President’s Day: A time to reflect on national leadership

Monday will be Presidents Day, an ideal time to think about our perspective on the nation’s highest office. I’ve seen a big change in my lifetime in regard to how people view the presidency. When I was growing up, I had a book with biographies of all the Presidents. I memorized their ...

Parental arguments can harm children

Not all homes are happy homes, and not all marriages are happy marriages. Unfortunately, whether homes are happy or not, there are frequently children involved. Whatever the problems are in the home, that is the environment in which the children grow and develop. Parents are role models. The ...