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One of the joys of fishing is eating the fish you catch, but you may find your catch doesn’t taste as fresh as expected. Fish must be handled properly or they will spoil quickly. In addition to disappointing… Read More
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) driving on a rainy day is more dangerous than driving in snow and sleet. After averaging 10 years of statistics, NHTSA researchers found that 46 percent of… Read More
Many of us think of Memorial Day weekend as the time of year that officially kicks off summer. And with Pasco County’s last day of school for students being on Friday, the 25th, it really is summer for… Read More
There are no bones about it: osteoporosis is no joke. Over time, this condition can lead to brittle bones that break easily and cause debilitating pain. Taking steps early to support bone health can go a long way… Read More
Discover the scientific support for the health benefits associated with a Mediterranean lifestyle. Learn how to grow fruit that align with the Mediterranean way of eating and living, while discovering how to integrate locally available food. June 16,… Read More
Always supervise children closely around water. Photo credit, Marie Arick Do you have firm water safety practices? Are you a strong swimmer? Do you know Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)? Each May, as the temperature rises, the gravitation to… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There’s nothing like trying to eat when the refrigerator and kitchen lights don’t work. That’s what some will face this hurricane season. University of Florida experts urge everyone to stock up on non-perishable food so… Read More
In honor of Mother’s Day being this past Sunday, the FDA has made the week of May 13 through 19 National Women’s Health Week to promote health for all women of every age. Use this week to serve… Read More
Warm weather is the ideal time to cook out. More people cook outdoors in summer than any other time of the year. However, summer temperatures are also ideal for bacteria and other pathogens (disease causing organisms) to multiply… Read More
By Abby Cartledge If you’re like me, you may feel like there’s a new food fad every week, which makes trying to stay on top of things in the nutrition world a little overwhelming! One of the newer… Read More
