Nutrition & Exercise

Join St. Mary Medical Center’s Chef Ryan C. Smith at the Portage Township YMCA for a delicious and informative cooking demonstration! Learn how to grill like a pro and create delicious, healthy meals for your family. Get Your Summer Sizzling with...

Submitted by Kelly Devine Rickert, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, Registered Dietitian/Health Coach, Franciscan Wellcare Energy bars can make a great quickie snack if you pick the right ones. Here is a summary of some of the popular bars out there! Cliff Bars...

I’m Ross, the new Director of Healthy Living for the Portage Town-ship YMCA. I’m VERY excited to be here and wanted to briefly introduce myself to you all. I’m originally from Valparaiso, but am just returning to the area. Before coming here I...

Senior Hike Wed, Aug 7th | 3-4 pm | Sunset Hill Farm | FREE Tree Identification and Wild Edibles Learn what and how to eat the flora of Sunset Hill Farm while also learning to identify trees by leaf, location, bark and smell. Sunset Dog Walkers Tues...

Trying to lose weight? Some tools for you! Whether you’ve just begun your journey or if you're only a few pounds from your goal, this monthly series offers valuable information that will help you succeed! Grocery Store Navigation Monday, July 15, 6...

I can never get enough of fast-food French fries. I find them so addicting, and I think it is because they have a lot of salt. When I do give in, I choose to order the smallest size. But there are times when I want more, and I find myself sneaking...

Sodium chloride (salt) is essential to the body. The sodium in salt helps transmit nerve impulses and contract muscle fibers. Working with potassium, it balances fluid levels in in the body. But you only need a tiny amount of salt to do this, less...

On July 8th, Rittenhouse Senior Living of Portage used Video Game Day to encourage residents to stay active. Activities directors from the Rittenhouses of Portage and Valpo brought residents together for a Wii Bowling competition and to discuss the...

Diverse health and wellness programs offered this month Here is a look at our July fitness programs. We have something for everyone. To register for any of these programs, call 219-465-3586 or e-mail bkreiger@porterco.org. Seniors are invited to take...

On July 7, 2013, Nativity of Our Savior Church held their 12th annual 5k run to kick off the beginning of the Nativity Festival held every year at the church. Race director, Nicolette Huber, says that the race takes about six months of preparation...