Tag: wellness

Meet the UF/IFAS Extension FCS Agent for Miami Dade County

by Jessica Alfonso-Rodriguez
December 22, 2025

About Me I'm happy to introduce myself as your new UF/IFAS Extension Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent in Miami-Dade County. If you're not familiar with FCS, it is a field of study that combines the science and art of living well ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: FCS, Financial Literacy, Food Entrepreneurship, Health, Jessica Alfonso- Rodriguez, Miami-Dade, Nutrition, South Florida, UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension, Wellness
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Garlic and Vampires: The Science Behind the Myth [Part 1]

by Suzanne Holloway
October 23, 2025

You’ve probably heard the old myth that garlic repels vampires, but is there any truth behind this? There’s no scientific evidence to support the existence of vampires or their aversion to garlic. However, the myth likely has roots in garlic’s ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Work & Life
Tags: Allicin, Garlic, Halloween, Health, Holiday, Insect Repellent, Lentil Soup, Recipe, Repellent, Soup, Spooky Season, Vampire, Vampires, Wellness
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The Real Meaning of Self-Care (And Why It’s Worth Your Time)

by angelikakeene
September 2, 2025

When you hear the word self-care, what comes to mind? A bubble bath? A night of binge-watching your favorite show? While those things can feel good at the moment, self-care is actually a lot deeper than that—and way more important. Let's talk ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Family, Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Support, Relationships, Self-improvement, Wellness
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UF/IFAS dietitian reveals hidden link between nutrition, dental health and overall wellness

by Megan Winslow
March 10, 2025

March is National Nutrition Month, an opportunity to reflect on diet and its impact on overall health. A powerful but often-overlooked contributor to diet’s effect on wellness is dental health. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Anti-inflammatory, Dental, Dental Health, Diet, Dietitian, Disease, Drink, Food, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Healthy, IFAS, Inflammatory, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Laura Acosta, Mediterranean Diet, National Nutrition Month, Oral Disease, Periodontal Disease, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Wellness

Garden Journaling: Good for Your Garden, Great for You: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

by Anne Yasalonis
January 24, 2025

Do you use a garden journal? If you have used a garden journal, you may know how beneficial it is to tracking pests, disease, and harvest time. But did you know that garden journaling can be beneficial for you as well? In this episode ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Garden Journaling, Garden Wellness, Health, Journaling, Master Gardener, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Pollinators, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Wellness, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Spice It Up: Embrace the Health Benefits of Seasonal Flavors This November!

by Felicia Marable-Williams
November 18, 2024

As November rolls in, the days grow shorter, inviting us to cozy up with warm flavors and comforting aromas. This month let’s celebrate the richness of seasonal spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves – not just for their great taste, but ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Food Safety, Health, Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Wellness

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