As a fitness professional, there is absolutely no question as to whether I should be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the proper use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).  Between teaching at B-Well Nation, Beaver Country Christian School and offering a fitness class at First Presbyterian Church of Beaver, it is my responsibility to be ready and willing to aid a participant should an emergency situation occur. This past weekend, I renewed my training with Start the Heart, locally owned and operated by Scott and Brenda Frank. (www.starttheheart.com) Certified by both the American Heart Association and the Emergency Care [...]

Stressed at work? Stressed at school? Stressed at home? Feeling stressed by national or world events? Ever feel as if an intravenous drip of stress is coursing through the veins? We easily spot large stressors that take a toll on our well-being. In fact, death of a spouse or family member, divorce, marital separation and marriage in general, imprisonment, personal injury or illness and dismissal from work, hold top billing for stressful experiences that significantly alter one’s life. However, it’s the sneakier slow drip of daily pressures that also possess a crafty potential to sideline us if not pro-actively addressed. [...]

Joline Atkins explains the importance of laughter by showing a few of her bloopers from the past year of filming 'For the health of it'. To catch all our episodes (with most recent first), jump over to my video page!

Joline Atkins visits Laurie Rice, a chocolate maker who runs her own business, Dulcinea Craft Chocolate, in Beaver. Together, they talk about the benefits that dark chocolate can have on your health. To catch all our episodes (with most recent first), jump over to my video page!

Joline Atkins talks to Jordan Henderson of Soap Alchemy in Beaver about the different salts that can be used for health purposes. To catch all our episodes (with most recent first), jump over to my video page!