March 12, 2018 by lisabarlage Why Hobbies are Important! Did you know it is good for your physical and mental health to have a hobby? Sometimes we get so busy with work or our family that we forget to have time for ourselves, which usually allows the stress in our lives to build. Hobbies provide […]
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. […]
Ohio AgrAbility is part of a national program dedicated to “cultivating accessible agriculture” by “helping injured or disabled famers.” Ohio AgrAbility and the OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences have partnered for many years at the Farm Science Review to show how Universal Design concepts from the home can also be used in the garage, […]
October is Cranberry Month! Cranberries were one of those fruits that my family did not eat very often. Several years ago my step-dad was reading a mystery book and found a recipe for “Killer Cranberry Scones” – the main character in the book was known for these. When he found the recipe in the back […]
October is Cranberry Month! Cranberries were one of those fruits that my family did not eat very often. Several years ago my step-dad was reading a mystery book and found a recipe for “Killer Cranberry Scones” – the main character in the book was known for these. When he found the recipe in the back […]
October is Cranberry Month! Cranberries were one of those fruits that my family did not eat very often. Several years ago my step-dad was reading a mystery book and found a recipe for “Killer Cranberry Scones” – the main character in the book was known for these. When he found the recipe in the back […]
October 22, 2020 by Daniel Remley Photo by Element5 Digital on Pexels.com Diabetes is hard to live with but especially during the holidays, and especially THESE holidays. Managing blood sugar, cholesterol, and hypertension are important clinical goals of anyone who lives with diabetes. Diabetes self care requires monitoring blood sugars, taking medications, coping with stress, […]
March 11, 2011 by linnettegoard One and two person households are the fastest growing segment of the population. If you are in this category, read on for ideas on Cooking for One or Two. The first step is to plan weekly menus. Incorporate the following into your weekly plans: Make half of your grains whole […]
November 14, 2014 by marilynrabe As we enter the holiday season, we are often participating in pot-luck celebrations at work and dinners with family and friends. What are some steps we can take to help avoid food borne illnesses at these happy occasions? If you are the one preparing the food, remember the four basic […]
October 15, 2018 by Misty Harmon This past week it seems as though Fall has arrived in full force. The cooler temperatures, shorter days, changing leaves, and farmers working in the fields into the wee hours of the night signals Fall is here to stay. With the arrival of Fall, many think of football, pumpkins, […]
October 22, 2020 by Daniel Remley Photo by Element5 Digital on Pexels.com Diabetes is hard to live with but especially during the holidays, and especially THESE holidays. Managing blood sugar, cholesterol, and hypertension are important clinical goals of anyone who lives with diabetes. Diabetes self care requires monitoring blood sugars, taking medications, coping with stress, […]
August 29, 2013 by lisabarlage More than half of Americans don’t have an emergency fund. Only 37 percent have tried to figure out their retirement savings needs. More than 40 percent believe they have too much debt. While these findings from the 2012 National Financial Capability Study aren’t surprising, they are trends we would all […]
February 23, 2017 by green308 Experts are predicting that cancer will surpass heart disease by 2020 to become the leading cause of death in the United States. Contracting any kind of cancer is scary, so we need to do what we can, lifestyle-wise, to lower our risk. Colon (colorectal) cancer is one type that has […]
Sleep or Exercise? Both activities are critical for maintaining good health. But let’s be real; it’s much more fun to do an extra hour in bed instead of on the treadmill. Have you ever made the decision to wake up early in the morning to workout, only to find yourself feeling like an extra hour […]
