YMCA of the North Blog

Nature experiences are essential for every age—find out why

Did you know the typical supermarket has 38,718 items in stock? With so many choices, it's easy to fall into bad habits, and sugary eye candy. Even worse, inflation is driving food prices to historic new levels, with groceries alone costing 10.8 percent more over the past 12 months.

It's no surprise that navigating the aisles for healthier, affordable food choices might be difficult and possibly a bit overwhelming.

We all have a hard time resisting temptation when shopping at the grocery store, making it even more challenging to fill your basket with healthy, nutrient-rich items. Fortunately, you can achieve consistent success if you follow these essential buying tips.

Join Tim Klein from the Y as he shares his top 10 tips for healthier, more affordable shopping within your grocer’s outer perimeter!

Refresh your understanding of some key water-safety tips

Enjoy events scheduled over the weekend near Hudson, WI and Babbitt, MN.

Discover the benefits of sleep, how much you need and the risks of not making it a priority.

Keep these concepts in mind to help you succeed at an ongoing habit of movement.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Day with a commitment to give back and serve your community.

Self-care is important to practice all year long, but it can be especially beneficial during the hectic holiday season.

Skip feeling overwhelmed with these themes for setting yourself up for success.

With a mission to enable healthy spirit, mind and body for all, the YMCA maintains an ongoing commitment to preventing bullying.