April 2014 - Oasis Institute

The Garden Grazers, Fruit Loops & Freggies

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-29T00:00:00-05:00April 29th, 2014|Health|

A friendly little eating competition, "Help for Your Health: Fruits and Vegetables Challenge" has sparked a dialogue and prompted everyone to think about their diet. I was surprised that such a simple competition could teach us so much about fruits and vegetables, while encouraging our co-workers too. It was also surprising to learn how much we didn't know.

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Managing your “stuff”

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-29T00:00:00-05:00April 29th, 2014|Health|

As older Americans we have “stuff” that we carry/have carried through our life cycle. Sometimes it’s family issues, sometimes it’s work issues. No matter what "stuff" you have, are you managing it? In the spirit of this year's Older Americans Month, "Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow," Oasis member Ruth Jenerson shares her journey on taking control of her "stuff" so she can live a healthy life.

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Why getting a good night’s sleep is good for your brain
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Why getting a good night’s sleep is good for your brain

Why getting a good night’s sleep is good for your brain

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-28T00:00:00-05:00April 28th, 2014|Health|

Will a good night’s sleep make you smarter? During waking hours the brain is absorbing new information. In order to add the freshly acquired information to the long-term memory banks in the brain, the body needs to sleep.

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Older internet users suffer less depression

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-28T00:00:00-05:00April 28th, 2014|Health, Technology|

Michigan State University's Shelia Cotten finds computer use among retirees reduces the risk of depression by more than 30%--using a model similar to Oasis Connections.

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Super Simple Pizza Soup
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Super Simple Pizza Soup

Super Simple Pizza Soup

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-21T00:00:00-05:00April 21st, 2014|Health|

Vegetables have never ranked in my top ten favorite foods. Snacking on a sliced green pepper with ranch dip is as close as I had ever been to my daily servings of veggies. Family health issues changed all that. The change started with learning how to improve our diet. So began the process of discovering how to create a delicious meal filled with vegetables ... like Super Simple Pizza Soup!

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Top five apps for travelin’ light

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-16T00:00:00-05:00April 16th, 2014|Bicycling, Health, Technology|

I try to be ready for anything on the road, a tendency that was burned in during my scout leader years of "Being Prepared." Smartphones make it easy to bring along maps, itineraries, tour guides and resources – so all the information you need is in your hip pocket.

Here are my favorites, in Part Two of the "Travelin' Light" series.

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How do you decide to support a non-profit?
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How do you decide to support a non-profit?

How do you decide to support a non-profit?

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-16T00:00:00-05:00April 16th, 2014|Philanthropy|

Mail just isn’t what it used to be. Remember the days when people actually sent letters to each other? Now the mailbox is filled with junk mail and bills. Just in the past week, I’ve received dozens of letters from nonprofits. Each is worthy of support and I want to contribute and often do what I can. But how do you decide which organizations to commit to?

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The case for lifelong learning
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The case for lifelong learning

The case for lifelong learning

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-16T00:00:00-05:00April 16th, 2014|Lifelong learning|

Lifelong learning has been a regular part of my vocabulary for a long time. In reality, it starts from the time we enter the world, evolving as we grow. From learning how to feed ourselves, to how to read, to how to drive ... well, you get the picture. What are you doing to learn now?

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6.4 trillion calories removed from the marketplace!

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-14T00:00:00-05:00April 14th, 2014|CATCH Healthy Habits, Health|

The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) and Oasis all have a common goal: to end childhood obesity. Oasis President Marcia Kerz discusses the movement, how manufacturers are making foods healthier with fewer calories, and how Oasis is contributing to the goal through CATCH Healthy Habits.

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Spring is a great time for a healthy new hobby
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Spring is a great time for a healthy new hobby

Spring is a great time for a healthy new hobby

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-11T00:00:00-05:00April 11th, 2014|Health|

Like the rest of the country, Indiana had a harsh, long winter filled with record-breaking snow from the Polar Vortex. Now spring is here and that bitter weather is a distant memory. Early spring has brought green grass, colorful flowers and a desire to get out of the house. It's time to enjoy outside activities!

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