Category: Health & Nutrition

National Dairy Month: Nourishing Bodies, Supporting Wellness

by Felicia Marable-Williams
June 30, 2026

June is National Dairy Month, a time to recognize the important role dairy foods can play in a healthy eating pattern. Dairy products provide a variety of essential nutrients that support growth, bone health, muscle function, and overall wellness. What ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Dairy, Fruits And Veggies; Nutrition; Food Waste; Healthy Eating; Shopping And Budgeting; Wellness; Well Being; Chronic Diseases; Heart Health; Inflammation; Antioxidants

Retirement Wellness Start with Movement

by Wanda Adorno
June 26, 2026

Many people spend years preparing financially for retirement, contributing to a 401(k), investing wisely, and planning for long‑term financial wellness. But retirement readiness isn’t only about money. Physical wellness matters just as much, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition,

Enjoy a Safe and Healthy Summer

by Leigh Grubbs
June 26, 2026

Summer is finally here! It's the season of family vacations, backyard barbecues, picnics in the park, days at the beach, gardening projects, and plenty of time spent outdoors. While summer is full of opportunities to make memories with family ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Family, Florida, Health, Healthy, Physical Activity, Recreation, Summer, Summer Safety, UF/IFAS Extension

The Microbiology of Microgreens: Unearthing the Nutrition, Benefits and Science

by Dana Saunders
June 24, 2026

Quick answer Microgreens are young vegetable greens harvested shortly after germination when nutrient density and phytochemical production are especially high. Research has shown some microgreens contain significantly higher concentrations ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture,

Watermelon: Summer’s Juicy Treat

by Judy Corbus
June 19, 2026

A slice of juicy watermelon hits the spot on a hot summer day. A member of the squash and gourd family, watermelon is loaded with lycopene, an antioxidant which gives the melon that bright red color. Other nutrients include the amino acid ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Watermelon

Florida 101: Beach Safety

by Carolyn Kovacs
June 11, 2026

It is summertime in Florida, which means it is time to head to the beach! I love the beach as much (or maybe even more!) than the next Floridian, but there are some things we should keep in mind to stay safe at the beach. Whether you are ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension,

Florida 101: Beach Safety

by Carolyn Kovacs
June 11, 2026

Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension,

Small Moves, Big Benefits: The Power of Short Bursts of Activity

by Leigh Grubbs
June 11, 2026

Many people believe that improving their health requires spending hours at the gym or completing long, intense workouts. While structured exercise certainly has benefits, research continues to show that small bursts of movement throughout the ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Exercise, Family, Florida, Health, Healthy, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension

Un estudio identifica indicadores biológicos en la etapa temprana de la vida que podrían anticipar el riesgo de obesidad décadas más tarde

by Luz Bahder
June 10, 2026

Creado por Jamie Groh, especialista en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Según una nueva investigación a largo plazo realizada en colaboración con especialistas del University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Angelica Ahrens, Aprendizaje Automático, Bacterias Intestinales, Bebes, Bebés En Suecia, Cohorte, Detección Y La Prevención Tempranas, Español, Estilo De Vida, Estudio, Herencia Familiar, Indicadores Biológicos, Ingesta De Carbohidratos, Johnny Ludvigsson, Marcadores Biológicos, Monitoreo, Muestras De Sangre, Ninos, NVIDIA, Obesidad, Padres, Primer Año De Vida, Probabilidad De Desarrollar Obesidad, Riesgo De Obesidad, Salud, Sedentarismo, Señales Tempranas, Sociedad Estadounidense De Microbiología, Spanish, Suecia, Universidad De Linköping, Universidad De Linköping En Sueciai, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences

Study finds early-life biological signals may predict obesity risk decades later

by Jamie Groh
June 10, 2026

Clues to who may develop obesity later in life can be found within the first year after birth, according to new long-term research and co-authored by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences experts. The ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS
Tags: Angelica Ahrens, Biomarkers, Blog Community, Childhood Obesity, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Early Childhood Development, Featured, Gut Microbiome, Infant Health, Long-term Cohort Study, Machine Learning Health, Metabolic Health, Microbiology Research, News, Obesity Research, Pediatric Health, Preventive Health, Public Health, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Research

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