November 14, 2013 by lisabarlage Fall and Winter are a great time for feeling toasty and warm, wrapped up in cozy sweaters or blankets, or settled in front of a fire. But freezing temperatures, low humidity, and furnace-blasted dry air can leave your skin dry, flaky, and itchy. Everyone needs to protect their skin from […]
December 10, 2013 by Daniel Remley I couldn’t help but think watching the usual black Friday riots on TV- what all of our consumerism is doing to our environment, and the quality of life of future generations. What resources are we extracting from the earth so that we can satisfy our children with shiny new […]
November 21, 2012 by marilynrabe Many people think that the best part of Thanksgiving is not the big turkey dinner but the leftovers! After enjoying your Thanksgiving dinner, there are usually plenty of leftovers to save for another day or to share with friends and family! You want to ensure that they are handled and […]
It’s always great to see folks celebrate Earth Day! While April 22nd is reserved as the official celebration, there are lots of ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle all year long. One area that might not come to mind right away is your closet. Did you know that in 2018, over 11 million tons of […]
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 […]
Photo by Josh Sorenson on Pexels.com Think about all the things we do when our eyes and hands work together: cooking, driving, gardening, opening a door, tying our shoes. etc. Such mundane activities actually take a lot of neurological coordination between our eyes, brain, and hands. As we age, eye-hand coordination can weaken due to […]
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 […]
Numerous health and wellness media outlets have printed various “The Best Foods You Aren’t Eating” articles over the last few years. Included in many of those lists are beets. I have to admit they were not on my ‘favorite’ veggie list when I was a kid. But I’ve grown to like them as an adult, […]
As springtime activities get into full swing, are you busier than you’d like to be? Do you find it difficult to get everything done on your to do list? Even more importantly, does your calendar match your priorities in life? If not, maybe it is time to de-clutter your schedule and reestablish your priorities. Many […]
I bought my first gallon of apple cider in mid-September and will continue to do so for a couple more months. No other beverage conjures up as many happy childhood memories of fall as drinking cider. I’m not an apple juice drinker, but I do love my cider! As a rule, I tend not to […]
May 16, 2016 by marilynrabe When my daughter was a toddler, she had a talking toy Bullwinkle Moose that said “walking is good for you!” For years it was a bit of a family joke and every time we went for a walk, someone had to quote Bullwinkle. Now, science is firmly behind the concept […]
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 28, 2012 by jennyeven Garlic – the flavorful bulb – is an essential ingredient in many recipes. Some studies have shown that garlic can also be good for your health! Although it’s a pantry staple year-round, garlic is especially popular in summer dishes. If you haven’t tried fresh garlic, now’s the time to sample the […]
In their February 2013 journal, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics took the position supporting the total diet approach, which is based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Total diet is defined as “the combination of foods and beverages that provide energy and nutrients and constitute an individual’s complete dietary intake, on average, over […]
