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Antes de que se aproximen los huracanes, elabore un plan para asistir a sus queridos adultos mayores

by Luz BahderAvatar photo
July 25, 2023

Creado por Brad Buck, sénior especialista en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS. Imaginar que se acerca un huracán no es algo difícil para la mayoría de los floridanos. El cono de incertidumbre se vuelve cada vez más seguro y apunta directamente ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Adultos Mayores, Andrea Nikolai, Asistencia, CDC, Emergencia, Español, Evacuacion, FEMA, Huracán, Jennifer Hagen, Pamela Bradford, Personas De Avanzada Edad, Plan De Emergencia, Servicio De Extensión De UF/IFAS Del Condado De Hillsborough, Servicio De Extensión De UF/IFAS Del Condado De Lee, Servicio De Extensión De UF/IFAS Del Condado De Polk, Spanish, Temporada De Huracanes, Tormenta, UF-IFAS

Interested in Eating the Mediterranean Way?

by Hillary AyersAvatar photo
June 20, 2023

What is the Mediterranean Diet that everyone seems to be talking about these days? It is a dietary eating pattern that incorporates foods that are typically eaten in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. This diet emphasizes eating more ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Health And Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Heart Health, Mediterranean Diet, Nutrition, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Summer Sun Safety

by Hillary AyersAvatar photo
June 13, 2023

The sun is shining and the heat is here...it's summertime in Florida! Whether you're a native Floridian or just visiting, it's always important to remember to practice sun safety here in the "Sunshine State." What are the best ways to protect ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, SPF, Summer, Summer Heat, Sun Protection, Sun Safety, Sunscreen, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Will Men in the Kitchen Improve Nutrition? Women in Rwanda Say Yes

by Livestock LabAvatar photo
June 7, 2023

Gender roles affect everyone, everywhere, but they are most pronounced in countries with highly traditional cultures. In many societies, men decide which foods to buy and how much, and this role makes them primary decision makers in relation ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Food Safety, Gender Roles, International Development, Livestock, Nutrition, Rwanda
Logan and Dr. Karla Shelnutt at SNEB 2022 in Atlanta, standing with the presentation poster between them, Homestyle-2 program | Food Science and Human Nutrition UF/IFAS

Research Journeys Update: Logan Brunson, Homestyles-2 Nutrition Education Program

by Jessie ErwinAvatar photo
June 6, 2023

We are excited to welcome back Logan Brunson to our FSHN Research Journeys series, which follows the research of graduate students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University of Florida! During the first year of his ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Childhood Obesity, Dr. Karla Shelnutt, Family Nutrition Program, FNCE, FNP, FSHN Research Journeys, Graduate Research, Graduate Student Research, Homestyles-2, Logan Brunson, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Sciences, Nutritional Sciences Graduate Degree, Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program, Nutritional Sciences Graduate Student, Nutritional Sciences Program, Nutritional-sciences-research, Research Journeys, Research-journeys-nutritional-sciences-ms, UF Graduate Student, What Is Nutritional Sciences Like

Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle Can Seem Like A Daunting Task In Today’s Busy World!

by Katherine MarinAvatar photo
May 30, 2023

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can seem like a daunting task in today's busy world. But fear not, achieving a well-rounded and healthy lifestyle is possible with the right mindset and habits. Here are ten tips to lead a healthy lifestyle: Incorporate ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, Work & Life

Nature Helps Nurture the Soul

by Hillary AyersAvatar photo
May 17, 2023

Did you know that being outside and spending time in nature can reduce stress and anxiety? Connecting with the world outside has also been linked to uplifting overall mood and feelings of happiness. With that being said, have you visited our ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Animals, Exploration Gardens, Flowers, Mental Health, Nature, Ocextension, Outside, Stress, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Prioritize your Mental Health

by Jana Anderson
May 2, 2023

Throughout the month of May, you will see many messages bringing awareness to Mental Health. Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Every year during the month of May, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Depression, Gardening, Improve Cognition, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Ocextension, Physical Activity, Self Care

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