How many steps do you take per day?
Back in September, I was playing around on my phone and found the health app. It’s standard on all iPhones. I tapped around and noticed it was tracking my daily steps and mileage.
Kelsey Davis
Kelsey Davis is the editor of About magazine. When she's not working, she's usually reading, running, knitting or spending time in the great outdoors.
Letter from the Editor: December 2018
What if instead of asking for material gifts, we all asked for more experiences together? So often after the holidays, I feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff that’s now cluttering my house. I appreciate the sentiment in every gift I receive. But sometimes, I really don’t need another coffee mug. How many cups of coffee can I drink at once? Not seven, that’s for sure.
Is caffeine causing you trouble?
Many people enjoy a cup of coffee, or two, every single day. And many people suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, insomnia and depression. Is it just a coincidence or could there be a correlation between these mental health issues and caffeine intake?
Mary Ellen Icaza | Books of My Life
Mary Ellen Icaza is the CEO/executive director of the Stark County District Library. Mary Ellen, her husband, Javier, and children, Christian and Victoria, recently moved to Stark County from Montgomery County, Maryland.
Letter from the Editor: November 2018
I’m someone who always says she’s not that interested in art. But that’s actually a lie. Maybe I don’t know a valuable piece of art when I see one and maybe I don’t find art museums particularly enthralling, but I definitely value the arts. Art extends way beyond paintings and sculptures.
The Docket November 2018
Nov. 1 Book Club Enjoy lively discussions with others on today’s most intriguing books and
Make time to watch these health documentaries
Next time you’re thinking about binge-watching TV while sitting on the couch with a bag of potato chips, think again. Why not try to learn something instead? Ditch the chips and turn on a health documentary. Here are a few to choose from with different topics and approaches to get healthier.
Fall Fests
With hay rides, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch and more, there’s no shortage of fall fun at Arrowhead Orchard in Paris, Ohio. Enjoy hay rides through the apple orchard, and while you’re there, stop to pick your own apples. Swing by the pumpkin patch to snag some pumpkins for yourself.
Letter from the Editor: October 2018
Wine used to be a very classy drink—or at least that’s how I interpreted it when I was younger. All of the names sounded so fancy: Sauvignon blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot. So it must be fancy people drinking them, right?
Have you tried time-restricted eating?
Often when my fiancé, Austin, and I are bored at home, we’ll get on YouTube to browse around for something funny or informative to watch. Since we share the TV, our YouTube recommendations cover everything from knitting tutorials to running videos to nutrition tips to TED talks and everything in between.
