According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 64% of individuals with mental health conditions report that the holidays worsen their symptoms. Did you know the foods you eat can have a big impact on your mood? Alongside prescribed medications and therapies, nutrition is vital in supporting mental health.

Gov. Kim Reynolds has declared October as Healthiest State Month in Iowa in a proclamation signing. Iowans from all sectors are invited to celebrate with resources, fun activities, and giveaways from the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative and 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! – a nationally recognized and evidence-based prevention framework to promote healthy habits.

See how 2024 Healthiest State Award Winners spent their prize money to continue their work.

As summer ends, it’s time to start planning for going back to school. This can bring a long list of to-dos as you try to set your kids up for a successful school year. It’s also the perfect time to start implementing new healthy habits!

Registration for the Healthiest State 14th Annual Walk, presented by Delta Dental of Iowa, is now open. On Wednesday, October 2nd, thousands of Iowans across the state will participate in organized walks at schools, workplaces, and within their communities. 

It’s almost that time! The Healthiest State 14th Annual Walk will take place on Wednesday, October 2nd. It can be stressful to plan for a large group, that’s why HSI has put together 8 tips for planning successful walk!

This year, Healthiest State Initiative is introducing a new social media challenge—the Active Early Care Challenge! Early care centers who complete the challenge will have the chance to win money, gain accesses to additional free resources, and free 5-2-1-0 swag!

August means a lot of things: back-to-school, savoring what’s left of farmers market season, and enduring the end-of-summer heat—but nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair. This year, let's make our fair adventures as healthy as they are fun!

Intermittent fasting, a dietary approach that has gained popularity, is being hailed for its potential health and weight loss benefits. As Hy-Vee dietitians, we know eating isn’t one-size-fits-all. Let’s explore what intermittent fasting involves, its underlying mechanisms, potential health benefits, who should abstain from it and practical advice for those contemplating this dietary approach.

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. This is a time to take action, both individually and within your community, to promote brain health and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, including its prevention and treatment. Your Hy-Vee registered dietitian, in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, is here to provide essential information on nutritional strategies for brain health. Learn what you can do to support cognitive function and contribute to ongoing research efforts.

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has announced the winners of the 2024 Healthiest State Workplace, Individual, and Youth Power Awards. The winners were recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social, and mental well-being of their employees and community during an in-person award ceremony on Wednesday, April 17th during the Workplace Wellbeing Conference. Lt. Governor Adam Gregg was in attendance to honor the winners and finalists’ work in their communities.

Caffeine isn’t the only thing that could put a damper on your health when it comes to drinking coffee. Here are some tips to help make sure your coffee is helping, versus hindering, your health.

We all know that vacations can lead to unpredictable eating patterns, and that can lead to crabby kiddos, dehydrated adults and overall fatigue. I want to share with you my top five spring break travel hacks that will set you up for nutrition success whether you’re flying or driving to your final destination!

The Healthiest State Initiative has announced the finalists for the 2024 Healthiest State Annual Awards. Workplaces, individuals, youth, schools, early care sites, and health care providers will be recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social, and mental well-being of Iowans

Hy-Vee dietitians have you covered with dynamite, crowd-pleasing foods that also pack a nutritious punch!

If you're planning on making a visit to the fair this year, the Iowa State Fair offers healthy (and tasty!) foods options to keep you feeling great all week long including veggie corndogs, salad on a stick, and more. Here are some of our favorites!

Before you get into a rut of making the same sandwich day-after-day, your Hy-Vee registered dietitian breaks down how to build a better (and not-so-boring) sandwich. With a few simple swaps and crunchy, colorful additions, you’ll level up your lunch in no time!