It is World Mental Health Day. How are you doing today?

Today, The Morning Thing focused on the topic of Mental Health. This is an important topic for all of us.

1 in 4 people will experience some kind of mental health problem during their lifetime and many more will see friends or family members who are affected. Yet, mental health is one of the most neglected forms of health in the world today. Almost one billion people are living with a mental health disorder right now and millions of people die each year from the impact that mental health has had on them.

World Mental Health Day was established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. The purpose of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues, increase education on the topic and attempt to eliminate the stigma attached. It is hoped that this, in turn, will encourage sufferers to seek out help and support.
Click HERE to read more about the history of this important day, important facts about mental health, plus tips on how to maintain good mental health from daysoftheyear.com

The Morning Thing also focused on Resting in this Busy World. We believe that the frantic pace of today’s world can have an impact on our mental health.

We shared 5 encouraging tips on how to find time to rest, in a world that moves at such an unsustainable pace. Click HERE to read more from youversion.com

Scripture encourages us to pause and turn to God.

Find your why
Schedule it on your calendar
Give yourself something to look forward to
Don’t do it alone
Be relentless

Matthew 11:28 – 29 (NIV) Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

October 10, 2022 0

It’s World Animal Day!

October 4th is World Animal Day! This is the international day of celebrating animal rights and welfare. It got it’s start in 1925, and is held annually on October 4th, which is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Be sure to give your pets some extra love today!

Animals have some great health benefits for us, both physically and mentally! News In Health, the newsletter of the National Institute of Health, wrote about the power of pets. Cute and cuddly dogs and cats help us, but so do pets like fish and guinea pigs!

Click HERE for the article from News In Health.

October 4, 2022 0

Tonight is September First Friday! Get ready for some FUN!

WNZR is honored to partner with Experience Mount Vernon for some amazing community events.

Tonight is September First Friday – an amazing night of fun for everyone!

Experience Mount Vernon Downtown Manager, Anthony McNeal talked with The Morning Thing about this wonderful event and how your visit to downtown greatly impacts our city!

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Anthony shared:

Thoughts about August First Friday
The theme for September First Friday – Back to School Night
Highlights of a full schedule of activities including: MTVarts performances including flash mobs, Johnny Appleseed Apple Challenge, Cruise-In, Jersey (a Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band), The Activity Zone, Touch a Truck, and more!
Food options at September First Friday
Parking options, including where handicap parking is located. He shares about the bike valet option if people choose to bike to downtown.
Anthony thanks the sponsors for September First Friday.
Preview of the next upcoming events for Experience Mount Vernon including the Johnny Appleseed Apple Festival which will take place on October 7. He also shares some dates for holiday events: Saturday, November 26 will be the lighting ceremony 5:30pm – 6pm, then pictures with Santa at the MV Grand Hotel. Sunday, 11/27 at 2pm they will host the holiday season parade. The Festival of Lights date will be announced soon.

Stay connected with Experience Mount Vernon online at https://www.experiencemv.org/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceMountVernon

September 2, 2022 0

Eating Healthy on a Budget

I think we can all agree that the recent rise in grocery prices has made it harder to eat health. We wanted to help you out so your health doesn’t have to be a burden at the store!

Big thanks to Healthline for this amazing article on clever ways to eat healthy while on a budget! Here are some awesome ways to do that…

Plan Your Meals
Stick to Your Grocery List
Cook at Home
Cook Large Portions and Use Your Leftovers
Don’t Shop When You’re Hungry

To read more ways to save click HERE

July 8, 2022 0

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites

All this week, The Morning Thing has focused on National Women’s Health Week. Each day we have shared tips for better health including physical, mental, and spiritual.

Today, we talked about Self-Care. How are you doing with that part of your healthy lifestyle?

For our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite way to practice self-care.

Click HERE to hear from our hosts (and get some ideas for yourself)!

Have a great weekend!

May 13, 2022 0

Self-Care for Christian Women

A lot of times we see self-care as being selfish but in reality it isn’t. How are we supposed to carry out the plans God has for us if we aren’t healthy? And how then will we help others? Living By Design gives a great article about things that Christian women should know about self-care and then gives practical ways to go about it. To read all of these helpful tips click HERE.

May 13, 2022 0

Spring Into Health is coming this Sunday!

WNZR shared information about the Spring Into Health event happening this Sunday (5/13)from 1pm – 5pm at the SDA Hill Church, 535 Wooster Road in Mount Vernon.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

The event will include live demonstrations on CPR, Heimlich procedure, Life Vac, First aid, Healthy food demos, How to sprout, Poultice Making, Hydrotherapy, Plant milk/yogurt making, Health screenings for depression, and learning Chair massage.
Knox Community Hospital will be there with various health screenings.
You can learn about immune boosting techniques based on God’s 8 natural remedies:
N – Nutrition
E – Exercise
W – Water
S – Sunshine
T – Temperance
A – Air
R – Rest
T – Trust in God

They will share Better Health through Better Living at this FREE Community Health Fair!

May 9, 2022 0

Need a fresh idea for lunch? Check out these ideas!

Today, The Morning Thing shared some easy, cold lunch ideas. These are perfect for making ahead of time, so you can grab them from the refrigerator and pack them in your lunch bag with an ice pack.

Try a few recipes and let us know how you enjoyed lunch! Thanks to www.everydayfamilycooking.com for their recipes and tips.

35 EASY COLD LUNCH IDEAS

Here are some recipes that The Morning Thing hosts want to try!

5-MINUTE BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP

NO COOK MASON JAR CHICKEN TACO SALAD

MAKE-AHEAD HEALTHY TRAVEL SALAD

SIMPLE ITALIAN PASTA SALAD WITH NO MEAT

Protein Snack Pack – Easy Lunch Meal Prep

March 10, 2022 0

Easy Winter Recipes!

Do you feel like you never know what to cook for dinner? Or do you feel like you cook the same thing every week? This morning we gave you some easy dinners that will spice up your meals. Thanks to Taste of Home for this incredible article! You can click on these dinners below to to get the full recipe and some even have videos to go with it! If you want all 100 recipes just click HERE.