Time to Celebrate! As we move towards Memorial Day weekend, many of us may have plans to spend it outdoors grilling, enjoying the beach or lake, picnicking with friends, and remembering those special people in our lives who have passed while ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the most common and one of the most preventable types of cancer in the United States. With summer around the corner, it's the perfect time to learn how to protect ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Broward Family and Consumer Sciences recently educated approximately 250 individuals on sun safety at a large community event. We collaborated with Dr. Melissa Vilaro, UF/IFAS Extension, Health and Wellness, Extension State Specialist, who provided ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
As summer heats up and children are out of school, you might be spending more time enjoying the outdoors which means more exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), skin cancer is the most common ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
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
Time to Celebrate! As we move towards Memorial Day weekend, many of us may have plans to spend it outdoors grilling, enjoying the beach or lake, picnicking with friends, and remembering those special people in our lives who have passed while ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeShelley Swenson, UF/IFAS Wakulla/Franklin Family and Consumer Sciences Agent 850-926-3931 When in our history did we convince ourselves that skin darkened by exposure to the sun was healthier looking than the pale skin that many of us have? ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life