Category: health

Let it Go!

Wesley joined Hunter on the show this morning. They kicked off the show with some things from Elementary School that might make you feel a little nostalgic. If you want to see some of the things on that list, click HERE.

Wednesday was also Let it Go day, but not as in the movie Frozen. It was a day to reflected on some things that we are holding onto, that would be healthy to let go. Not only will letting go of these things be healthy, but will make us overall happier.

If you missed any of the things we can let go of click HERE.

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Are your everyday habits aging you?

Are you aging too quickly? Your everyday habits may be at fault.
Cooking Light shares tips on common mistakes and how to reverse the process.
Check out the list of 13 Everyday Habits That Are Aging You from Cooking Light. Click HERE for the full list and the details on how these habits can be aging you.

  1. Multitasking
  2. You rarely pass up dessert
  3. You get less than 5 hours of sleep a night
  4. You love a good TV marathon
  5. You spend most of the day sitting
  6. You don’t use eye cream
  7. You use sunscreen, but only on vacation
  8. You wear too much makeup
  9. You sleep with your face in the pillow
  10. You keep your home toasty warm
  11. You sip drinks through a straw
  12. You cut out all fat from your diet
  13. You slouch

(Photo by Anna Shvets)

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Literal Steps to Longer Life

On the show we started off with the question how could 2020 get any worse? The internet brought us some funny answers and we even had some of our own. Like Marcy’s, she said, if the world ran out of cheese that would make 2020 worse for her.

In the 8 o’clock hour we shared that a study shows that taking more steps per day show an increase in lifespan. Whether those steps come from walking, running, or throughout the day at work is proven for longer life.

To see the article with stats about the amount of steps per day and how those increase lifespan click HERE.

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Always Tired?

This morning on the show we tackled the question, “Why am I always Tired?” We turned to the experts for answers on why we might always be feeling extra tired. We also looked at solutions for better sleep. We spend one third of our lives sleeping and it best for our bodies if we do it well.

If you want answers to why you are always feeling tired click HERE.

If you want tips on how to sleep better click HERE.

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The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is helping our community through Ohio’s Re-Opening

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Carol Grubaugh, Executive Director for the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. Carol shared an update on our local Economic Recovery Task Force and how this group is working hard to help our local businesses. She also shared how the Chamber is partnering with Main Street Mount Vernon to provide Toolkits and a webinar that will help business owners with their preparations for Ohio’s reopening.

Click HERE to hear their conversation

Click HERE to see a comprehensive list of COVID-19 Resources provided by the Chamber. This list is routinely updated, so please check it regularly.

WNZR and Mount Vernon Nazarene University are proud members of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce.

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The Mount Vernon Farmers Market opens on Saturday, 5/9!

WNZR is excited to share the good news that the Mount Vernon Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 9th!

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Sabrina Schirtzinger about the changes due to COVID-19. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to follow the Farmers Market on Facebook.
Their page has a list of all the NEW policies and regulations due to COVID-19.
They have also listed the vendors that will be selling at the 5/9 Market.

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The Morning Thing encourages you to join Ohio’s Strive for 5 Challenge!

Ohio’s Strive for Five Challenge

Ohio's Strive for 5 ChallengeThe challenge is simple: find five people in your life and check-in with them every day for the next 30-days.

Ohio’s Strive for Five Challenge is a new, statewide awareness campaign to help individuals and families cope with feelings of stress, anxiety, and isolation by connecting with others.

You are encouraged to reach out, connect, and comfort each other while we all work our way through the COVID-19 crisis and social distancing. Peer-to-peer support has great power in helping to calm anxiety and fear. By reaching out via phone, text, email, or even a hand-written note, you can help.

The Strive for Five Challenge was developed by the New York Coalition for Behavioral Health and brought to Ohio by the Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County.

The WNZR staff is taking Governor DeWine’s challenge to Strive for 5. We are committing to connect with 5 people every day for the next 30 days. Join us and commit to reaching out to others as we work through this COVID-19 Crisis. Click HERE to hear our staff members talk about joining this challenge.

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The Knox County Park District has great ideas for family fun even in the COVID-19 Crisis

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart had a chance to talk with Katie Hux from the Knox County Park District. Katie shared some exciting news about activities that the Parks are hosting right now for families. You can still get outside, have fun and practice social distancing.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

You can connect with the Knox County Park District and stay up to date on their calendar at knoxcountyparks.org

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COVID-19 and Finances

Today on The Morning Thing we talked about some amazing tips from Crown Financial Ministries.

Find those resources HERE.

We also talked with Carol Grubaugh the Executive Director of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. She talked about how the Chamber is helping local businesses and a relief team that is being put together. Find that conversation HERE.

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COVID-19 – It’s time for a Mental Health Checkup

On Wednesday’s show, Hunter and Marcy tackled the topic of maintaining positive mental health during COVID-19. They shared some wonderful tips from Lori Criss, Director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction.

Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine recently invited Lori Criss, Director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to speak during one of his daily press conferences. Criss shared advice for all the Ohioans staying at home on how they can maintain positive mental health in this difficult situation:
  • Wake up at the same time every day.
  • Keep a routine schedule.
  • Schedule in leisure time for yourself.
  • Create work/school time separate from other activities.
  • Reach out to friends and family every day (especially if you live alone).
  • Reach out to neighbors who live alone.
  • Reach out for help if you are in need or unsafe.
  • Stay in touch with your primary care doctors and mental health and addiction doctors.
  • Stay connected to your faith community (There are resources for faith communities on coronavirus.ohio.gov)
  • Enjoy nature.
  • If you work or study at home, build in social time.
  • You can find volunteer opportunities at TogetherOhio.gov.
  • Set boundaries for yourself. Be aware if you are feeling hungry, angry, lonely, or tired.
  • Create opportunities for your kids to interact with their friends.
  • Listen to questions from your kids and answer honestly, monitor their media and make sure they are getting information from trusted sources, and let them express their feelings.
  • For individuals in recovery, stay connected to recovery support.
  • Reach out to anyone you know recovering from mental illness.
  • If you know someone who is feeling hopeless, have them call the suicide prevention hotline, 1-800-273-8255.

Here are some easy things you can do at home to improve your mental health TODAY:

mental health tips

Photo by Madison Inouye

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