Trying new things is a healthy part of life. Even the small stuff counts, such as trying a fruit you have never tasted before. You just have to hope the risk of trying new things plays out well and not poorly. I raise you this: sometimes it ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Horticulture
The warmth of the sun, the singing of birds, and the aroma of grilled food remind us that it's time for picnics and barbecues. But did you know that it's crucial to keep your food safe from bacteria while enjoying it outdoors? Additionally, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Written by Angelika Keene, Community Development Agent Employers have increasingly become concerned with their employees' mental health and well-being, especially since the pandemic. Recent studies conducted after the pandemic reported ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The FDA is looking to update some aspects of food packaging. They include: What it defines as healthy The criteria a food item must have to be considered healthy Adding a healthy symbol to help consumers spot healthy items ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Have you ever heard of creativity therapy? Creativity therapy is the use of drawing, painting, writing, sculpting, or playing music as a form of stress relief. It is similar to art therapy, but creativity therapy is a more general term for using ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
How do I prepare my Florida pool for an oncoming hurricane? In the frenzy of preparing for an impending hurricane, many of those with residential pools overlook steps needed to prepare the pool for a major storm. Following are some tips for ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life![two older men walk away from the camera along a brick path through a park. [credit: pixabay.com, Steve Buissinne]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2024/04/2023_FCS_agefriendlyEldersWalkingPark_pixabayBuissinneSteveCROP1650x470TINY.png)
In this Aging Healthy series, we took a closer look at what it means to age healthy. We talked about key elements of our lives that factor into aging, and changes we could make (or approaches we could maintain) that can help lead to a healthier, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Welcome to Samantha Dicker, the latest guest in our FSHN Research Journeys series, which follows graduate students' research in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University of Florida. Samantha is a food science master's ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Written By Angelika Keene, Community Development Agent May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and since the pandemic, a lot more people, organizations, etc., have been starting to have conversations about mental health. But what is mental ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Gift giving occasions can teach youth the benefits of gratitude. These adults may be someone the youth may want to thank. Many times, around holidays and special occasions we buy gifts for others to show our gratitude. You may ask yourself, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching