Posted in Healthy People, tagged autoimmune disease, Blood Pressure, depression, digestive health, Exercise, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, Heart Disease, heart health, pain, relaxation, skin condition, sleep, Stress, Wellness on October 13, 2014| 1 Comment » Stress often gets a bad rap. In small doses, stress serves as a motivator to get things done. […]
Sometimes we get so consumed or caught up in the daily grind that we don’t give much thought to what drives us. Being intentional and living life with purpose can bring a sense of direction, meaning and contentment. Surprisingly, only about 25% of American adults say they have a clear sense of what makes their […]
One of the biggest joys of being an Extension Educator is hearing the stories of others and sharing the highs and lows of daily life. I love living in the community, and have come to realize that if I want it to be a better place, it begins with conversations with others. Every day, each […]
Copyright Haven Life I am reminded of the challenges families face as we pay our monthly costs for living today. During the first week of every month, I go through the process of paying for regular fixed monthly expenses. Fixed expenses have a specific due date with an amount set by signing a contractual agreement […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged nutrition pumpkin, oatmeal, overnight oatmeal, Pumpkin, pumpkin foods, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin recipe, pumpkin seeds, The Pumpkin Show on October 27, 2016| Leave a Comment » Fall is the perfect time to enjoy pumpkins. My OSU Extension county office is located in Circleville, Ohio; home of The Circleville Pumpkin Show where […]
Ahhh, spring has sprung, well at least it HAD sprung for a few weeks here in Ohio and hopefully it will return soon! With spring’s arrival, many people take advantage of the warmer temperatures and longer days to begin sprucing up their houses and yards. While I love getting out in my yard and garden […]
November 4, 2013 by Pat Brinkman Do you have splitting, cracking nails? Do you have problems getting them to grow long? How’s your health? Your nails are like a mirror to your health. White spots in nails indicate an injury to the nail. Vertical lines can be caused by a nail injury or certain diseases […]
At the beginning of the pandemic, while many of us were under lockdown and shelter in place orders, the hashtag #Quarantine15 started to circulate the internet to describe the weight gain some were experiencing while at home in isolation. Initially, the hashtag received backlash; some health professionals spoke up and advised the public not to […]
May 27, 2022 by lisabarlage You would have to live in a bubble to have missed that there is a national shortage of infant formula. Stock on formula moved below normal during the pandemic and is now even lower due to a manufacturing plant closure. With these shortages, many parents or caregivers are rightfully concerned […]
March 13, 2014 by Kathy Tutt Poor nutrition + inactive lifestyle = childhood obesity. That is a very simple formula. Every day there is a new story in the media about childhood obesity. Obesity is running a close second to smoking as the nation’s number one preventable killer. It is a major factor for heart […]
I am the daughter of parents with Type 2 diabetes. My father passed away in 2012 due to complications with diabetes and my mother currently struggles with managing her diabetes. What does this all mean having Type 2 diabetes? It means that for my mom, her body does not make or use insulin very well. […]
Comfort zone is a concept that has kept reoccurring in different workshops, trainings, and conferences I have attended over the past couple years. In fact, our 2019 OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Conference was titled “Growing Our Comfort Zones.” Though not a new concept to me, some people have probably not considered if or […]
February 25, 2016 by bethstefura Recently I had to replace my beloved stove. It had served me well over the years with family dinners, parties and countless cooking experiments. I researched the various models, features and recommendations and was prepared to make an educated, informed decision. When I finally started making the rounds at the […]
Do you have an Alexa in your home? If you do, you’re one of nearly 40 million Americans who utilize this helpful virtual assistant! Now, in addition to playing music and podcasts and sharing the weather forecast, Alexa can also provide food and nutrition advice and science-based tips from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Dietary […]
