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Research by FRE associate professor Di Fang cited in White House Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.

by Alena Poulin

December 15, 2022

The Biden Administration released the White House National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in September 2022, citing research by FRE associate professor Di Fang. Fang’s research, conducted while at the University of Arkansas ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Covid-19, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Research, Food Insecurity, Food Is Our Middle Name, Mental Health, Policy

It’s okay to talk about it

by Samantha Kennedy

October 7, 2022

WARNING: This article describes the signs, symptoms, and statistics of mental health challenges, particularly suicide, which may be triggering or unsuitable for some readers. Reader discretion advised. The United States is currently experiencing ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Suicide

Easy Math – Can You Do It?

by Kevin Camm

August 26, 2022

I love math, do not get me wrong. But, when it comes to the complex equations – throw in a little exponents, tangent, or square roots – I admittedly walk away. There are some neat math problems, however, like the Collatz conjecture. Feel ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Farm Management, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Mental Health, Professional Development

Study uncovers differences in saliva bacteria of students with recent suicidal thoughts

by Samantha Murray

August 25, 2022

Adding to a growing body of research on mental health and the human microbiome, a new study compared the bacteria in the saliva of students with and without recent thoughts of suicide, called suicidal ideation The study found key differences ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Angelica Ahrens, Eric Triplett, Mental Health, Microbiology And Cell Science, News

Clear the Shelter Month, Adopt A Companion

by patriciadnobles

August 19, 2022

August is Clear the Animal Shelter Month What better time than during the Clear an Animal Shelter Adoption Campaign to adopt a pet? What might be some of the benefits to pet owners? A recent article from the University of Florida News showed ... READ MORE

Category: , Events, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Adopt A Pet, Companion, Exercise, Healthy Living, Mental Health

Decisions and Change: Applying Forces to Help You Decide

by Kevin Camm

August 11, 2022

In Extension, and especially in life, we have decisions that we need to make. Many of us typically embrace change or loathe change. Regardless if it is tough or easy, it involves a process of weighing our options (good and bad). I think that ... READ MORE

Category: , Clubs & Volunteers, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Mental Health, Professional Development

Gardening can cultivate better mental health

by Samantha Murray

July 6, 2022

Horticultural therapy has long been used to improve mental health in those with existing medical conditions. Scientists wanted to know if healthy people could also reap mental health benefits from gardening. The study’s results suggest ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Charles Guy, Environmental Horticulture, Gardening, Mental Health

Mental Fitness…and GAINS

by Kevin Camm

June 1, 2022

I had two “A-HA” moments the other day from one of our Extension Agents. Jana Anderson, Family Consumer Sciences Agent here at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, was teaching our team about personal wellness and challenging us to be more active ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Mental Health, Professional Development

Research Journeys Update: Mari Schroeder, Food Safety Trainings and Microbial Contamination

by Jessie Erwin

April 18, 2022

We are excited to welcome back Mari Schroeder to FSHN Research Journeys, our blog series that follows the research of graduate students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University of Florida. Mari is completing the second ... READ MORE

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Tags: Dr. Michelle Danyluk, Farming, Food Safety, Food Safety Extension, Food Safety Trainings, Food Science Graduate Program, Graduate Program, Mari Schroeder, Mari-schroeder-research-journeys, Mental Health, Microbial Contamination, Phd-fshn-graduate-feature, Protecting Mental Health, Research-journeys-food-science, Research-journeys-food-science-phd

Applying the Three Secrets of Resilient People to Your Life During a Pandemic

by Shawn Jackson

October 6, 2021

The COVID Pandemic has been a source of stress and adversity for adults and youth alike over the last year. Many have seen their lives turned upside down due to loss of a job, change in working conditions, home schooling of children, and in ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Anxiety, Depression, Living, Mental Health, Pandemic, Recovery, Resilience, Resilient People

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