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Small, yet bursting with big flavor, blueberries are a favorite of so many people. While blueberries may be coveted for their appeal in recipes that run the gamut from breakfast foods to desserts, the nutrients within them provide many benefits as well. After all, blueberries are not called “superfoods” for nothing.
Read moreSmall businesses are vital cogs in the economy. When taking a stroll down a typical Main Street in the United States and Canada, shoppers are likely to pass an array of eateries and shops offering everything from handcrafted furnishings and ornaments to floral arrangements and more. These small, privately owned businesses help make communities unique and desirable places to live.
Read moreA person’s habits can have a strong impact on his or her overall health. Unhealthy habits like smoking and living a sedentary lifestyle can increase a person’s risk for various conditions and diseases. On the flip side, healthy habits like eating a nutritious diet and getting enough sleep can bolster a person’s immune system and reduce his or her risk for various ailments.
Read moreDefining what customers want is something all successful businesses must do. No two customers are the same, so determining their needs and wants requires flexibility and a fluid approach that leaves room for business owners to adapt as their customers’ needs change.
Read moreHealth experts call it “sitting disease.” It refers to when people spend more of their time behind a desk or steering wheel of a car or planted in front of a television than they do engaging in physical activity. According to the American Heart Association, sedentary jobs have increased by 83 percent since 1950, and technology has reduced many people’s need to get up and move. Inactivity is taking a considerable toll on public health.
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An Oklahoma high school senior has been named a Chancellor Hans Brisch Scholar for outstanding leadership, civic involvement and academic talent. Ariel Luna, Wagoner High School, will receive a $2,000 award through the Chancellor Hans Brisch Scholarship program.
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Curtis W. Mewbourne, a 1958 University of Oklahoma petroleum engineering graduate who was a leader in the energy industry and a passionate supporter of energy and earth science education at OU, passed away peacefully at his home in Tyler, Texas, on June 23.
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Lawton resident Dustin J. Hilliary was sworn in as a member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education during Thursday’s State Regents’ meeting by Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice James Winchester. His appointment by Gov. Kevin Stitt was recently confirmed by both the Senate Education Committee and the full Senate.
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