May 7, 2020 by bethstefura Today we are reminded of the importance of a healthy immune system. Our body’s ability to fight infection and disease depends on our immune system. Good nutrition is important to support a healthy immune system. Eat well by choosing nutrient rich foods, such as the following to boost your immune […]
March 15, 2021 by barton345 I love walking into the grocery store into the produce section! The colors and textures of the fruits and vegetables are bright and beautiful. Seeing my fridge at home packed with a bright selection of fresh produce is fun too if I have a plan to use them all. Open […]
February 3, 2020 by jmlobb Most soups and stews are made from a base of stock or broth. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these two items? The main differences are: the use of bones or meat length of cooking time the type of seasonings added Stock is made using bones (unless […]
March 10, 2022 by lisabarlage Join the “Spring Into Wellness” Email Challenge Now! Challenge Dates: April 4 – May 15, 2022 Topics Covered: Financial Wellness Social Wellness Intellectual Wellness Creative Wellness Environmental Wellness Emotional Wellness Physical Wellness Occupational Wellness Spiritual Wellness Balance What is the cost? It’s FREE!! Who can participate? Any adult with an […]
I am a creature of habit. I find comfort in an environment that is structured, orderly, neat, and reliable. I enjoy having a procedure for everything I do. However, the past week has been anything but predictable. Like you, my home and work schedules and routines have flown out the window! As a result, I […]
Website Details Lisa is an Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Ross County. Her specialization is health and wellness. She enjoys working with diabetic groups, workplaces, youth wellness programs, and extending community programs by working with other agencies. She is married and has a daughter who is a Buckeye. In her free time she enjoys […]
May 7, 2019 by powers1barker 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 […]
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 […]