Recently, I had to be off my feet for a few weeks following a surgery. In order to ease the burden on my family, I put about 15 meals in the freezer that I prepared ahead of time … in less than 2 hours. I looked up “freezer meals” and found a wealth of helpful […]
September 27, 2018 by marilynrabe As we celebrate National Honey Month in September, consider the many uses of this natural product. There are cave paintings from Spain from 6,000 B.C. showing that we have long used honey as a source of food. Honey, especially in the raw form is also known as being a superfood. […]
Kids are never too young to learn about money and finances. While preschool age kids (3–5-year-olds) are too young to understand concrete financial concepts, you can still set the foundation for financial literacy at this young age. One concept that young children can start to understand is that you need money to buy things and […]
The dog days of summer are upon us. Heat and humidity can make it difficult to be comfortable, especially for those who don’t have air conditioning. Extreme heat can even be deadly, causing heat exhaustion or heatstroke if not treated in time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates approximately 600 people die from […]
Live Healthy Live Well is a team of Ohio State University Extension Educators and Specialist in Family and Consumer Sciences concerned with health and wellness. Our goal is to help individuals improve their health through science-based information. These educational messages are designed to encourage individuals to make informed choices about healthy eating, active living, overall improved wellness. […]
The holidays bring many opportunities to “go green” and think about the impact our traditions and activities can have on our environment. Being green doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive, but it often means taking a little extra time to be intentional. Here are four ways to go green over the holidays: 1. Gift […]
What is the difference? Food Dehydration, Freezing, and Freeze-Drying Have you ever wondered the difference between dehydration, freezing, and freeze-drying food? One of the oldest methods of preserving food for long-term storage is drying or dehydration. Later, with the invention of electricity, we incorporated refrigeration and freezing, with freezing as another method for long-term food […]
One of the most overlooked and easy-to-access health remedies is getting outdoors, or as I like to say, taking your Vitamin N(Nature). There are numerous scientific studies, some old and some new, that demonstrate the benefits of spending time out in nature. For a quick summary, you can skim the American Psychological Association’s review of […]
Valentine’s day is commonly associated with traditions and gestures expressing love and affection for those you care about. The holiday falls on February 14th and is named after the mysterious historical figure, St. Valentine. Stories of St. Valentine’s origin are dark and describe a tale of a priest who married lovers in secret, was imprisoned […]
What comes to mind when you think of February? For many, it’s Valentine’s Day, others may think of a dreaded month of winter weather. Some may know February as Black History Month. Still others, like me, may think of American Heart Month. While all of these are accurate, one is nearer and dearer to my […]
Inhale. It means to breathe in. Slow or controlled breathing is often used to reduce heart rate, calm emotions, and lower stress. This controlled breathing technique has been around thousands of years in yoga, meditation, and other health practices. I saw this advice recently reminding me to inhale during this holiday season, and I loved […]
While February is most associated with Valentine’s Day and Heart Month, it is also a time to remember “Donor Day”, a time to draw attention to things we can all do to literally save another person’s life. Every day, thousands of Americans are suffering in need of blood, organs, eyes or other tissues, and most […]
Gardening can be more than just a hobby, it can have lasting benefits for your physical health, mental health, and can help fight against some chronic diseases and cancers. In a randomized, controlled study of community gardeners, those who gardened increased their physical activity by forty-two minutes per week and ate an average of 1.4 […]
In my family of four, it is often my thirteen-year-old daughter who requests a family game night. This is the same thirteen-year-old who truly does not want (or need) a cell phone because she doesn’t want to become addicted to a phone. I think she’s on to something here… She craves the interaction and time […]
