June 4, 2024 by masterson98 As I was scrolling through social media, an advertisement caught my eye. Lodge Cast Iron, a cookware company, had done a collaboration with THE Dolly Parton. Dolly Parton is an American country music icon that shows what hard work, kindness, and a positive attitude can achieve, and she is also […]
Today is often considered the “unofficial” start to summer. That means longer days and warmer weather for getting outside. However, this summer brings a new and unsettling guest: COVID-19. To help you stay safe while you are outdoors, the Ohio Department of Health and the National Recreation and Park Association have made the following recommendations: […]
February 20, 2020 by Daniel Remley Happy February! As you may know, February is National Heart Month… the perfect time to think about making heart healthy choices. For heart health, what would you choose? Butter vs margarine? Beef vs chicken? Heart healthy eating includes choosing food with less saturated fats and trans fats. Saturated is […]
The term Nature Deficit Disorder was coined by author Richard Louv in his book “Last Child in the Woods” to describe the phenomena of children and youth becoming disconnected from nature. Adults can certainly suffer from nature deficit disorder, but chances are, most adults spent more time outside as children than our kids do today. […]
Website Details Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Pickaway County/Heart of Ohio. Her specialization is health, nutrition and wellness. Worksite wellness is a passion and she enjoys working with businesses to develop wellness programming and wellness plans. She also enjoys teaching classes focusing on diabetes, nutrition and wellness. She also enjoys helping people with money […]
March 30, 2017 by Pat Brinkman Is it possible that living around more green spaces can improve or help your health? It can help you live longer according to a 2016 analysis by Harvard School of Public Health researchers in a study of 100,000 women. Women living in the areas with the most greenness in […]
November 15, 2021 by powers1barker Although living in the moment and planning for the future might sound like a contradiction, research shows the value of both. In defining mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn specifically says that it is “in the present moment.” How can I be mindful and also plan ahead for a successful future? In […]
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 […]
November 29, 2019 by sharigallup Holiday baking is in full force, and it wouldn’t be the same without the occasional licking of the spoon from the raw cookie dough that so many of us do without thinking! I remember as a child waiting anxiously for my grandma to give me the beater off her kitchen mixer […]
December 2, 2019 by Michelle Treber Family Mealtime December 3rd is Family and Consumer Sciences Day. The theme for the 2019 “Dine In” for Healthy Families is, “Neighbors as Family”. This December, I encourage you to host a “Dine In” meal with your neighbors of choice. This might be neighbors in an apartment, college […]
The Winter Solstice occurs the moment the sun reaches the Tropic of Capricorn, which is the maximum tilt away from the sun. The significance of this event is that, in terms of sunlight, everyone living in the Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest day and longest night of the year. This typically occurs around the 21st […]
Do you or a loved one take Singulair (generic name is Montelukast) for asthma or allergies? Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acknowledged serious mental health side effects related to this popular medicine, prescribed to over 35 million people. The side effects include suicidal thoughts or actions, agitation, hallucinations, and depression. […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. When people think about heart health, they often think about the impact of diet and exercise. However, a growing body of research has also established a connection with positive thinking, optimism, and happiness. […]
How are you feeling today? In a world full of 24-hours news that tends to focus on negative events, an ongoing global pandemic, and growing divisiveness, “happy” might not be the first emotion that comes to mind. According to NORC at the University of Chicago, only 14% of American adults said they were very happy […]