The use of wearable technology to self-monitor physical activity has been scientifically proven as an effective behavior change technique. An inactive lifestyle can lead to a number of health and personal issues, including weight gain, chronic ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
It’s the holiday season, that means eating – lots of eating – followed by weight gain and a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. But why not take a healthier and more mindful approach to what we eat during this holiday season? (more…) READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Mention sweet potato casserole and most people envision lightly browned marshmallows piled high on cut or mashed sweet potatoes mixed with plenty of brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, pecans, and extra marshmallows just in case it isn’t sweet ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
In a perfect world, our lives would end without guilt, anxiety, rushed planning, and unnecessary conflict, yet numerous barriers keep us from achieving this goal. Learning about the end of life helps empower people to plan in ways that will ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
By Pam Phillippe It’s happening all over Florida. More and more people are finding themselves living alone or with just one other person. In fact, more than 55% of all households are made up of one or two people and that percentage is ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeWhen was the last time you and your family sat down and ate dinner together? Over the years, a "family meal" has changed definition. With busy schedules and more mothers working, sometimes it is hard to find the time to actually have a meal ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Can you believe, the average American eats an astounding 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat during a traditional Thanksgiving meal? That’s more than two times the calories and three times the amount of fat an adult should eat in one day. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Desserts are the best part of holiday meals for many people. Just the thought of the season makes our mouth water for sweets. And who doesn’t like a sweet end to a savory meal? But, there are many meals and occasions during the season ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
by Jackie Hunter Extension Faculty, Youth and Adult Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Date labels are common on many types of food packages. But what do they mean? Is it safe for you to use after the package date? ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
by Jackie Hunter Extension Faculty, Youth and Adult Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federally funded educational program conducted through the Cooperative ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life