What do you do to celebrate Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a holiday signifying the date June 19, 1865, when a Union general told the slaves in Galveston, Texas that slavery had been abolished – two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed the slaves. Last year Juneteenth became an official national holiday, […]
December 5, 2019 by Shannon Carter Does the month of December have you in a rush or panic to achieve the perfect holiday? Can you adjust your ideal holiday to be more realistic, so you don’t set yourself up for stress, disappointment or exhaustion? Set Priorities Set priorities before the whirlwind begins. Separate tasks you […]
February 19, 2015 by Daniel Remley Have you ever had difficulty getting in and out of your shower, turning on a faucet, reading the print on appliance controls, opening a door when you are carrying a bag of groceries, or reaching something on the top shelf of your pantry? If you answered “yes” to any […]
When I started my “second career” as an Extension Educator I knew there were things I “knew” and things I did not “know” regarding Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). One learns that with age comes the reality that you don’t know everything nor do you need to – that’s why we have experts in their […]
September 14, 2020 by Pat Brinkman The flu season is fast approaching. If you are sick can you tell if it’s COVID-19 or the seasonal flu? What is the difference? Symptoms of the flu and COVID-19: Flu (Influenza) Symptoms: Dry cough Fever Body aches Headache Fatigue COVID-19 Symptoms: Dry cough Fever Shortness of breath Difficulty […]
When I started my “second career” as an Extension Educator I knew there were things I “knew” and things I did not “know” regarding Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). One learns that with age comes the reality that you don’t know everything nor do you need to – that’s why we have experts in their […]
The first week of April is National Public Health Week. Prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic, many people were unfamiliar with this local government organization and the work that it does to keep us safe and healthy every day. We are fortunate to live in a state with a well-established public health system. The Ohio Department […]
June 18, 2015 by Shannon Carter Do you believe you are the only one that can do your job? Do you fear taking time off to avoid returning to a mountain of work? Are you afraid of being seen as replaceable if you take time off? Do you sacrifice your health and well-being to get […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Balance, Calories, Dietary Guidelines, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, Low fat, physical activity, Portion Sizes, Wellness on March 28, 2011| Leave a Comment » New Dietary Guidelines By law, every 5 years, Dietary Guidelines for Americans is reviewed, updated if necessary, and published. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and […]
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 about feeding their children. Nutrition […]
September 19, 2011 by lisabarlage Have you ever stopped to think about the number of times you have been asked to do something and you really don’t have the time? For instance, when the president of the athletic boosters asks if you wouldn’t mind coordinating the car wash fund raiser or your colleague pleads with […]
Life is short, sometimes shorter than we think. Forty one years ago this New Year’s Eve, my father died at age 52 of a heart attack. This was especially traumatic for me; I was a 17-year-old senior in high school. As you can imagine, it was a difficult time for my mom, sisters and grandmother. […]
My family had a scare this week. My sister recently had breast reconstruction surgery from breast cancer. After the surgery she was instructed to wear a compression bra for 3 weeks, only taking it off to shower. It was uncomfortable and perhaps a little tight. She thought the bra and surgical site were causing her […]
March 1, 2012 by jennyeven Get ready for this year’s National Nutrition Month® theme “Get Your Plate in Shape”. Each March, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (previously known as the American Dietetic Association) sponsors the event by encouraging the public to eat a healthy diet. Since this year’s theme is MyPlate, consumers can focus […]
