March 23, 2023 by sharigallup It is finally spring and my favorite time of the year! I hope you are celebrating that not only has spring has arrived, but so has National Nutrition Month. This is a yearly celebration during the month of March to create awareness about making informed food choices as well as […]
March 28, 2023 by jlowe495 Recently a co-worker and I were talking about ChatGPT – a new online bot that can respond to questions and comments from users in a conversational and “human-like” manner. We spoke about the pros and cons of this new technology, the effects it could have in education, as well as […]
For the past 31 years, the month of April has been recognized and promoted as Stress Awareness Month. Health professionals had noticed that there is a correlation between stress and the wellbeing of the body, mind, and on our behaviors. Stress can affect the body negatively with symptoms such as headaches, upset stomach, anxiety, constant […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged children, ChooseMyPlate, dairy, family, food choices, Food Decisions, food safety, Fruits & Vegetables, healthy choices, healthy eating, Healthy Living, lunch choices, Nutrition, pack a healthy lunch, Wellness on July 24, 2013| Leave a Comment » Children will soon be returning to school and to the routines that the school year […]
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 […]
We all have seen or experienced a situation when a child is having a meltdown due to experiencing big emotions without the capability to identify, understand, or regulate their feelings. When a child is struggling to make these connections, it is easy for a parent to jump straight to punish, distract, lecture…anything to quiet them […]
Do you love foods that are traditionally served for breakfast like pancakes, waffles, or omelets? Studies of America’s favorite foods often include: bagels, waffles, bacon, pancakes, and sausage gravy with biscuits towards the top of survey results. Many of these foods we may not actually eat that often though, because we think they are only […]
Snow is predicted this week by the weather channel. Here in northern Ohio, we have already experienced a few snowflakes. Mother Nature doesn’t care what the calendar says because she has a mind of her own. So we need to get ready for falling temperatures, both mentally and physically. Being prepared for winter will keep […]
Over the last two months, the topic of global financial reset has shown up on news feeds alongside headlines about the COVID-19 pandemic, economic shutdowns, and stay at home orders. In our households, we have experienced an unprecedented schedule shift that has changed the way we do work, school, social activities, and yes, even finances. […]
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 […]
Fat is a metabolically active tissue that plays a role in hormone control and regulation, keeps us warm, cushions our organs, and acts as storage for energy and vitamins. Fat is a vital and irreplaceable part of our bodies, and yet the word “fat” is almost exclusively used derogatorily. There are few words in our […]
May 9, 2023 by lisabarlage In the original television series Star Trek, Mr. Spock would sometimes give the Vulcan salute, making a ‘V’ with his fingers and saying, “Live long and Prosper”. Fifty plus years later I have a better understanding that healthy aging is doing just that. It seems that if there are behaviors […]
Snow is predicted this week by the weather channel. Here in northern Ohio, we have already experienced a few snowflakes. Mother Nature doesn’t care what the calendar says because she has a mind of her own. So we need to get ready for falling temperatures, both mentally and physically. Being prepared for winter will keep […]
Snow, ice or both are here! Are you prepared with some emergency food supplies? Do you have emergency supplies of water? Knowing what to purchase and being prepared can provide you with some peace of mind during this season of snow and ice storms. Since snow and ice can last for awhile, try to have at […]
