Well Being Magazine

Stroke & Air Pollution

May is National Stroke Awareness Month and it’s a great time to take stock of one of the risks that may not immediately come to mind when we think of stroke. The risk factor we are referring to is air pollution, an important reason to be concerned about current efforts to roll back air quality standards. Pollution can come from a variety of sources, traffic, factories, power generation, wildfires or even Read more »

Planting for a big harvest from a small garden

When it comes to vegetable gardening, the secret to making the most of a small space, whether you are using containers, raised beds or a small spot in your backyard, is knowing what to plant and how to plant it. By planting a few high yield veggies, you can have fresh, healthy food all summer and make a huge dent in your grocery bill. Here are a few vegetables that will Read more »

Entergy Embraces Clean Energy

In the past Well-Being has published a number of articles about how we can each reduce our carbon footprint by adjusting our way of thinking and taking some simple steps that will not only save energy, but also save money. And, it’s true that each of us can make a difference in our own way when it comes to working toward a cleaner, safer planet. It turns out, Entergy Corporation, Read more »

Put a Wrap on Holiday Food Waste

When we think of the iconic holiday table, there’s the turkey taking the place of honor, surrounded by enough dishes of sides, salads, and breads to feed a small army, and don’t even get me started on the desserts. Of course this is only the thing of dreams for those who live every day with food insecurity, but for many of us, especially in the South, it is the holiday Read more »