Tag: healthy lifestyle
Embracing Fall: Sip Your Coffee and Enjoy the Crisp Weather
October 13, 2023
As the leaves change color and a gentle chill fills the air, coffee lovers have yet another reason to rejoice. Fall has arrived, bringing with it the perfect backdrop for enjoying your favorite brew. In this article, we'll explore the wonderful ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Coffee Benefits, Fall Flavors, Good Mornings, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Wellness
Mental Health Tips for Teens
May 2, 2023
What career path do I want to take when I finish high school? Where do I want to go for college or tech school? How will I find time to study between school, practice, and my job? Why does this person always pick on me? What if I am not as smart ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension,Tags: 4-H, Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Kids, Mental Health, Putnam, Putnam County, Youth
ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS OF HEART DISEASE THROUGH A COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROGRAM.
April 16, 2023
2023 Central District All Faculty Symposium - Family and Consumer Sciences W. Lynch, , UF/IFAS Extension, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, FL, A. Anderson, Orange County, Orlando, FL, R. Elliott, Marion County, Ocala, FL, L. Duncan, Sumter ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: 2023, 2023 Central District All Faculty Symposium, A. Anderson, Canning, Central District Symposium, Eating Habits, Extension, Family And Consumer Sciences. FCE, Flagler County, Food, Health, Healthy, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Disease, IFAS, Ifas Extension, L. Duncan, L. Johnson, Lake County, Lori Johnson, LuAnn Duncan, M. Thomas, Marion County, Melanie Thomas, Orange County, R. Elliott, Rebecca Elliott, Sumter County, UF/IFAS Extension-St. Johns County, W. Lynch, Well-being, Wendy Lynch
Influence, Credibility and Wellness: Ask Before You Act
November 8, 2021
What influences people the most? Think about what might influence you. If I ask you to lose five pounds in three weeks, is that enough to motivate you to change? Well, are you Googling “treadmills,” “diet plans,” or “gyms nearby” ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & LifeTags: #JaxLivingWell, #LivingWellJax, Ashley Johnston, Credibility, Debunking Disinformation, Debunking Misinformation, Health Changes, Health Coaching, Health Program, Health Research, Healthy Habits, Healthy Lifestyle
Human microbiome and the importance of Circular Health
October 19, 2021
Human Microbiome Every human being hosts around 10 trillion microorganisms in their gut, on their skin, in their hair. Consisting mostly of bacteria, they play several important roles and influence virtually every aspect of human life. For ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionTags: Circular Health, Community Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Microbiome, One Health
Ready for a Health Change? There’s a Science to That
October 14, 2021
I’m going to let you in on a secret because I am that passionate about what I do. In case you’re wondering, my entire job is built upon helping you become the healthiest version of yourself. Here at UF/IFAS Extension in Duval County, I am ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & LifeTags: Ashley Johnston, Health Changes, Health Coaching, Health Program, Healthy Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Jax Living Well, Living Well Jax, Setting Goals
Personalize Your Plate – It’s All About You!
March 12, 2021
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is “Personalize Your Plate” (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2021). Meals and snacks are so much more enjoyable when it includes food or beverages we love to consume. How do ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionTags: Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Meal Planning, Nutrition, Wendywlynch
4 Ways to Reduce Sodium in Your Diet
February 28, 2021
Heart disease continues to be the “leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States” and is one of the most preventable" (CDC, 2020). One risk factor of heart disease in uncontrolled high blood pressure. There are several ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Sodium, Wendylynch