LiveWell JOCO Blog

Stay informed with regular updates from the LiveWell Johnson County Blog, including tips for chronic disease prevention, healthy food inspiration, and news from the neighborhood.

Reduce Stress for a Healthier Heart

Whether it’s from everyday deadlines, financial struggles, or busy schedules, stress shows up often in life. And your body reacts to it: your heart rate increases, your blood vessels narrow—and over time, these little blows can add up and do…... read more

Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine

Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to move more, preparing healthier meals,…...

The Diabetes Plate Method

The diabetes plate method is a quick way to visualize a balanced healthy plate no matter if you are eating at home or dining out. Although this method is intended for those who have been diagnosed with diabetes, people who…...

10 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

The holidays can make it hard to stick to healthy practices or start new ones. Here are 10 tips to keep on track this holiday season with your health and wellness goals! Stay active. Make staying active a group effort! Halftime,…...

November is National Diabetes Month

Since 1975, November has been designated as National Diabetes Month. Here at Livewell, we focus on prevention of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Did you know 96 million American adults – 1 in 3 - have prediabetes? Something even more…... read more

Sodium and Food Labels – What Does it All Mean?

I have a story to share about sodium and food labels. I was at the grocery store the other day and was proud of myself for selecting the one with “reduced sodium” on the front. Way to go, me! I’ve…...

Walk & Roll to School Day 2022!

Walk & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 5th! Set your alarm a few minutes early on Wednesday, October 5th and join your neighbors for National Walk & Roll to School Day. Walk & Roll to School Day events…...

Walk With Ease Class Starting Soon!

Do you suffer from Arthritis or joint pain? If so, you are not alone. In Kansas, 1 in 4 adults have arthritis and report having severe joint pain that may limit activities. Learning to manage and reduce symptoms is critical…...

Celebrate Get Outdoors Month

Summer is here. The kids are home and already complaining that there’s nothing to do. Here’s an idea—go outside! June is National Get Outdoors Month and Johnson County has many ways to celebrate the occasion. Put down your phone, apply…...

Stroke Awareness Month

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Did you know each year about as many Americans have a stroke as a heart attack? The good news is, that about 80 percent of strokes are preventable. What Is a Stroke? A stroke happens when…... read more

3 Important Bike Safety Tips

The weather is warmer and it’s time to dust off your bike! There are so many great reasons to ride your bike: It offers fun, freedom and exercise, and it’s good for the environment. We have 3 important bike safety…...

Tour the Parade of Hearts for Your Heart

By now it’s no secret there’s a new art installation around town. There are 154 (5’x 5’) fiber-glass hearts, each designed and decorated by local artists, displayed throughout the Kansas City metro area. Kansas City’s Parade of Hearts will be…...

Staying Active Over Spring Break

Many kids are out of school this week for spring break. Need some active spring break activities to keep your kids busy and not in front of a screen? No fear, there are several different free and low cost activities…...

4 Steps to Build a Healthy Salad

Pack more nutrition into your day with a colorful, nutrient-dense, and healthy salad. We all know we need to eat more healthy proteins, fruits and vegetables and a salad is a perfect way to accomplish this. Keeping basic ingredients on…...