Both short and long-term stress can have effects on your body. In fact, long-term stress can lead to a wide range of illnesses from headaches to stomach disorders to depression and can even increase the risk of serious conditions like stroke ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The word health is defined as a state of being sound in mind, body and spirit. We often take health for granted until it’s gone. Our quest to regain or find it again takes work that can be cumbersome, tedious and frustrating. The importance ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Does just thinking about the holidays stress you out? You’re not alone, says a human development expert with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. “The holidays are supposed to be ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
As we head into the marking and branding season, now is a good time to think about the impact of stress on cattle productivity. Stress induced by handling agitates and excites animals, resulting in elevated body temperature, increased heart ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Often times disasters make us feel anxious or afraid. People talk the tale of woe on the street, at the grocery store, on the TV, radio and the internet. Even when the threat of a disaster is remote, we still worry because should an unfortunate ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While residents are cleaning up after Hurricane Irma, and many are still without electricity and clean water, it is not unexpected that some are starting to show symptoms of stress. Heidi Radunovich, a psychologist ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeAs the holiday season quickly approaches many people become overwhelmed with all of the activities, decorating, and shopping that needs to be completed. Here are a few tips to save energy, time and your nerves. Let’s begin with Five Steps ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
With the election behind us and the holidays ahead, many are probably wondering how to avert conflicts at upcoming family gatherings — events that are often already a source of stress, no matter the year, says a human development expert with ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeBy Dr. Maria Rometo Extension Agent II If you're like me, once the Thanksgiving holiday is over, I hit the ground running. It's decorating the house and putting up the tree. It's what to buy and finding time to wrap. It's the ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life