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 […]
February 4, 2021 by Kathy Tutt When you hear the word caregiver, what image comes to mind? Maybe what you see is someone in your family, someone you work with, a friend, or even you. The reality is approximately 25% of adults in the United States report being a caregiver to someone with a long-term […]
I used to pride myself on my recycling efforts. I would compare my overflowing recycling bin with my neighbors and wish more people recycled. I felt it was our duty, responsibility, and obligation to protect our planet. However, my recycling pride was deflated when I read a report from the Department of Energy that showed […]
December 18, 2017 by Jami Dellifield The best things in life really are free. It doesn’t cost a dime to be kind, to be patient, or to be positive. As we go through our days in a rush, it is easy to see the negative in situations. Yet, according to the National Institute of Health, […]
It’s spring! The weather is starting to warm up, and outdoor farmer’s markets are preparing to open. Whether you shop at the grocery store or from a local market, spring provides many great options for produce. During the spring season, strawberries, radishes, asparagus, and spinach are just a few produce items that start to make […]
One of my friends posted this quote on her Facebook timeline followed by an encouraging word to use this challenging time to build resiliency. “My barn having burned down, I can now see the moon.” – Mizuta Masahide That quote got me thinking, “Do I even really understand what resiliency is or what it looks […]
November 22, 2017 by marilynrabe Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and many of us will be preparing traditional celebrations which usually include generous amounts of food. I think that besides the time spent with family and friends, my favorite part of the Thanksgiving feast are the leftovers that can be enjoyed for the next day or two. […]
