Living

Snacking can get a bad rap, even though dietitians are not against munching between meals. In fact, this type of fueling can be a key element in any healthy eating plan.

New Covenant Bible Church in Cedar Rapids hosted its summer picnic Wednesday, which included music, worship and baptisms

At Aerial Elegance Academy in Cedar Rapids, pole dancers are finding meaning no other sport affords them.

Strong arms are an important part of a well-balanced, fit body. Isabela Joyce, certified personal trainer and nutritionist at The M.A.C., goes over the muscles of the arm and some of the best exercises for building strength and definition in those muscles.

“Just bring a salad to pass!” This is the unofficial motto of many summer celebration invites and the reason we see the same standard sides at every barbecue. This year, let your Hy-Vee dietitians help you re-think the classic pasta salad with tips for building a crowd-pleasing platter that’s packed with nutrients to support your health and wellness goals all summer long.

As lavender lattes, lavender scones and more trend at national restaurants and retailers, one of the few Iowa farms growing the herb is localizing it in Johnson County.

When we pause to pray and listen, we reconnect with our inner wisdom: improving not just our spiritual well-being, but our emotional and physical health, too.

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