The idea of people as "creatures of habit" is a familiar one. What can happen when a major source of daily routine and structure is disrupted? "Coping with Stress during a Job Loss," an Ask IFAS publication from the UF/IFAS Department of ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month comes to a close, let’s spotlight some Asian vegetables Florida growers produce. The below fun facts are from the Asian Vegetables Emerging in Florida series, published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Health & Nutrition
Ah, warm weather. Stunning biodiversity. Idyllic spots for basking. These are a few iconic aspects of life in Florida. Unfortunately, so are hurricanes. These large storms and their effects are sometimes taken for granted. Weather-related ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Your friend meets you for dinner after a long day. After one look at his fitness wearable, his face falls. "I skipped my run today," he mutters. "My workouts just feel like another chore." As he picks at his entree, you propose an after-dinner ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Today is the day. A friend who moved away years ago is returning for a visit, and you can hardly wait to get outside with your picnic basket. Until you see it: the coat of pollen all over your car. You and your friend both have allergies. Still, ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Two gourmets sit at home and drink their coffee. It's the same brand they have been drinking every day for the past two years. "What will we have for lunch today," one wonders aloud while gazing out the window. They realize they have been alternating ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
As we enter the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospect of catching the virus has become less of a barrier to many of us conducting daily life. Even for those of us who are vaccinated and boosted, it is important to be aware of how ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Moving through different stages of life is hard. Young people aging out of the foster care system often face additional obstacles and lack community support systems. During this transitional period, they are at a high risk of experiencing homelessness. ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
NOTE: This feature is only available to people with an active University of Florida Gatorlink account. The EDIS/Ask IFAS website has added a new favorites list feature. Anyone with a Gatorlink ID can now save a list of their favorite “go-to” ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Water is a vital part of everyday life. Florida, with its growing population, has seen an increase in water use. Understanding household water consumption can support conservation efforts. H2OSAV has a series of fact sheets on Ask IFAS that ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water, Work & Life