Bocce Ball Tournament – THIS THURSDAY!

Bocce Ball Tournament – THIS THURSDAY!

Hi All! The beautiful weather is here and it’s time for some fun!!  Come join us this Thursday June, 9th at 12:30pm for our first BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT!! I bet you’re thinking “How do you even play bocce ball????”, well don’t worry, watch this video for a brief overview of the rules! A more detailed overview of the rules, regulations, and strategies will be explained prior to the start of the tournament. If you feel you need this extra explanation, please arrive 15…

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TRI for T1D!!!!!

TRI for T1D!!!!!

Good Afternoon Everyone! Please read this important message from Beau about our TRI for T1D. Get ready to put your reading glasses on because here is the second reminder to sign up for McKinley’s 1st annual TRI for T1D! As you may or may not remember from the first email, the triathlon will take place on Thursday, August 4. The triathlon will consist of an 800-meter row, an 8-mile bike (performed on a spin bike), and a 2-mile outdoor run. All…

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BBQ’s, Camping, Outdoor Sports… SUNSCREEN!!!!

BBQ’s, Camping, Outdoor Sports… SUNSCREEN!!!!

Good Morning Everyone!   WHOA!!!!  This is a really long email…I know.  However, there is a lot of valuable information about staying safe while in the sun. According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer so we need to be diligent about sun safety for ourselves and our families – SAFETY FIRST.  If you don’t have time to read this now, I encourage you to save it for later and make…

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It’s Time for Outdoor Cookouts – YAY!!!

It’s Time for Outdoor Cookouts – YAY!!!

Good Morning Everyone!   Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and it’s the perfect weekend to kick off BBQ’s and cookouts!!  We all have our favorite things we like to grill whether it’s chicken, steak, burgers, fish or even some deliciously marinated Portobello mushrooms!!  Side dishes can be a bit tricky if you’ve decided to eat healthier but you still want to enjoy some of your favorites.  So, below I will list a few healthified favorites but I would also…

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Introducing Our Summer Intern and the 1st Annual McKinley Triathlon

Introducing Our Summer Intern and the 1st Annual McKinley Triathlon

Good Morning! I would like to introduce our McKinley Healthy Living summer intern to you, Beau Mourer!  Beau graduated from Brighton High school in 2015 where he had a very successful wrestling career.  He just finished up his freshman year at Bowling Green State University where he is majoring in Business Administration.  Beau accomplished a lot in his freshman year.  While maintaining a 4.0 GPA he joined a business fraternity, social fraternity, the club wrestling team and is a representative…

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How Many Times Do You Chew Your Food???

How Many Times Do You Chew Your Food???

Good Morning Everyone! How many times do you chew your food…or maybe I should ask, when was the last time you payed attention to chewing your food??  It might seem trivial to pay attention to the amount of times we chew our food but it can make a big difference with your digestion and weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight.  Check this out: How many times SHOULD we chew each bite of food for optimal digestion? 30x seems to…

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