UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Medicare Launches New App “What’s Covered” Newest eMedicare Tool Provides Valuable Information to Mobile Users On February 6th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new initiative “What’s Covered” app to provide consumers direct access… Read More
What are the different types of cholesterol in your body? Do you know what your cholesterol levels are? Do you know Why Your Numbers Matter? Cholesterol can be a contributing factor to heart disease. It’s important to understand your… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Fresh food is your friend, and sodium and cholesterol your perpetual enemies in maintaining a healthy heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., according to the… Read More
If you’re like me, the idea of shopping for a car might make you feel a little nauseous. For many years I hated car shopping. I always felt clueless during the entire process. Until I learned that educating… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Crowd-sourced data can tell us where bicyclists travel, a useful tool for traffic planners as they decide where to build roads and bike paths, new University of Florida research shows. The research from the UF… Read More
Fairs can be a great learning opportunity for children and adults alike! While many people think of the rides and cotton candy first, attending a fair is actually a really great opportunity to get familiar with Florida agriculture,… Read More
NOTE: The application period for this position closed in February 2019. Are you interested in a career in sustainability? Are you a people person with a passion for teaching others about how to care for the environment? Do… Read More
Whenever someone asks what working in UF/IFAS Extension is like, I tell them that it’s one of the most rewarding and enlightening careers you can possibly have. But a Monday-to-Friday job it’s not. And if you’re married to… Read More
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences One of the best resources available for checking credit history is the credit report. A credit report is a summary of a consumer’s financial history composed of… Read More
A healthy heart is a key part of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. February is American Hearth Month because heart disease is the leading cause of death of people in the world. This issue is being addressed in the… Read More
