Did you know that head and neck cancer is the seventh most common cancer in the world? Sixty percent of Florida counties are above the national rate. UF/IFAS Extension is pleased to partner with UF Health in a research project on making it ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Spotted seatrout! The recipe below uses wild-caught spotted seatrout, a fish commonly targeted by inshore anglers. There is only a small commercial fishery for seatrout in Florida, so it might be tough to find in seafood markets. You can substitute ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
The other day I realized I was exhausted just from keeping up with the day to day tasks of life. Adding anything extra just seems overwhelming right now! It lead me to wonder why everyday life seems so exhausting right now. It could be the stress ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
By Stephanie Clamer You do not need to spend money to be physically active. The only special equipment you need is a pair of comfortable walking shoes. Here are a few ideas to help you get moving, for free! Close to home Get your garden ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
If you're like me, you struggle to find motivation to cook during the summer. There are so many great ways to make healthy and delicious meals during the summer including using the grill or the electric pressure cooker. Here are some ideas for ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
By Stephanie Clamer During this time of self-quarantining, you might be looking for ways to be active and exercise in the comfort of your own home. Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging has great resources on how older adults can stay ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Authors: Holly Abeels, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension; Gabby Barbarite, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, FL Atlantic University; Betty Staugler, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension; L Scott Jackson, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Recent ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
For many, the arrival of the New Year signifies a chance to make changes to improve their health or life. The key to making a change that sticks is to start with making one small change at a time. Start with goals you believe you can keep, overly ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
It seems that everyone is a nutritionist nowadays. Log on to social media and my news feed is flooded with low carb recipes! But do these types of diets actually work? Well the research shows that the best diet is one that you will actually ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Stress is part of everyday life. If you're like me, some days it seems to come from every aspect of life too. Recently, I was introduced to mindfulness as a way to reduce stress and unwind. I am already seeing the benefit of being mindful and ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition