Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is medically defined as having a blood pressure of 140/90 or higher. Blood Pressure is the amount of blood that is forced against artery walls when the heart contracts. Millions of Americans are diagnosed ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Equifax, a national credit reporting agency that collects personal data on consumers, had a security breach that lasted from mid-May through July 2017. As a result 143 million people had information such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Now that Hurricane Irma has wreaked havoc and destruction, residents may be wondering what to do first. Angela Lindsey, the UF/IFAS Extension representative for the Extension Disaster Education Network, offers ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Hurricane Irma has done her worst, and now residents are left to pick up the pieces. But, help is available if residents act quickly, said Gene McAvoy, University of Florida IFAS Extension Hendry County director. “While ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
In the photo is a Houston area home with storm damage after hurricane Harvey . There are plenty of ways to help. See volunteer and donation opportunities at www.nvoad.org/voad-members/national-members . Photo by Christy Volanski. Recent ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Work & Life
UF/IFAS Facilities UF/IFAS Extension Collier County UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center 4-H Camp Clover Leaf Agriculture Southwest ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Horticulture, Livestock, Work & LifeSure, you have to worry about your home during Hurricane Irma, wondering if the roof will suffer damage, or the siding will be ripped off. But imagine worrying about 1,298 buildings during the storm? That job falls to Jeanna Mastrodicasa, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
With another named storm following Hurricane Irma, are you prepared? Take the time to consider your family’s needs and make appropriate plans now. Having a plan alleviates stress and allows for more efficient preparedness on your part. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
EDITOR'S NOTE: This information was compiled in 2017 and remains relevant to any future storm preparation and recovery needs. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While Florida residents scramble to prepare for another hurricane, agriculture operators ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife