November 12, 2019 by bethstefura Snow is predicted this week by the weather channel. Here in northern Ohio, we have already experienced a few snowflakes. Mother Nature doesn’t care what the calendar says because she has a mind of her own. So we need to get ready for falling temperatures, both mentally and physically. Being […]
Website Details Extension Educator, MS., Ohio State University Extension, Belmont County. Her specialization is health and wellness. She works with schools, communities and employers to create healthier environmments and also supervises the Family Nutrition Program in Belmont County.
February is not only a time to celebrate love and Valentine’s Day with hearts, it is a time to raise awareness of Congenital Heart Defects and Diseases. Two years ago, I would have let February pass by like any other month, with the exception of flowers and candy from my husband. However, everything changed in […]
For families who have experienced the heartbreak of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), nothing makes sense. However, continued research is offering recommendations that may reduce the risk of future unexplained sleep related deaths. According to the Mayo Clinic, SIDS is the death of a baby less than a year old who otherwise seems healthy. SIDS often occurs […]
“Finish your vegetables before you can leave the table” was a daily mantra my mother had for me at our dinner table. It always seemed like it was her objective in life to force those vegetables that simply could not compare to the extremely over-sweetened treats that had spoiled my taste buds. I never understood […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Calories, Exercise, food choices, Food Decisions, Food Diary, Food Journal, healthy choices, healthy eating, menu planning, Nutrition, smart phone apps on February 6, 2012| Leave a Comment » Who would of thought ten years ago a cell phone would help you track what you eat, stay active and lose weight! […]
March 6, 2014 by lisabarlage “Raising Kids, Eating Right, Spending Smart, Living Well” is the theme of a national Living Well campaign being promoted by Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Educators, both at the national level and here in Ohio. The goal of the Living Well Campaign is to provide people with the education and […]
According to a 2018 Nielsen report, 39% of Americans are shifting toward eating more plant-based foods – for various reasons and to varying degrees. Some potential draws of a plant-based diet include health benefits, food safety, cost savings, ethics, and sustainability. As depicted in the graphic below from Illinois Extension, plant-based eating can range from […]
If you are out and about at farmers markets this summer, don’t be afraid of the monster zucchini! Finding fresh and unique food for a bargain is always exciting. This weekend at the market I found a zucchini the size of Texas for .50 cents! I hesitated to buy it because I was taught that […]
May 30, 2019 by barton345 I remember the nurse placing a screaming dark-haired baby in my arms like it was yesterday. 18 years later, this baby is graduating from high school and telling me she wants to change her address to one different from mine. While I appreciate her goals and ambitions, watching her go […]
As I was scrolling through Facebook, I came across a meme that said, “Laughter is like a windshield wiper, it doesn’t stop the rain but allows us to keep going.” I had not thought of laughter like that, but I recently found this saying to be accurate. Life is well, unpredictable. Sometimes you laugh your […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged Awareness, Conversations with your teen, Decisions, Driving, family time, Graduation, graduation parties, Lifestyles, parenting, Prom, safety, Teens Driving on May 8, 2014| Leave a Comment » It’s that time of year. Everyone is ready to celebrate. Proms, graduations, and other events mark the end of the school year. […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged death, drug drop box, drug misuse, Drug take back day, drugs, family, friends’, leftover medications, overdose, prescription drugs, Substance abuse, unsued medications on July 4, 2022| Leave a Comment » Do you have leftover medications in your medicine cabinet? Are you saving that medication in case you contract the same […]
You may have heard that “sitting is the new smoking.” Several recent research articles have sounded the alarms about the cardiovascular risk association with too much sedentary behavior. One study compared people who logged more than four hours of screen time to those with less than two and found a 125% increased risk in cardiovascular […]