For many Americans, healthy lifestyles are important for proper management of chronic conditions such as overweight/obesity, hypertension (high blood pressure), and type 2 diabetes (sugar/diabetes). However, many of us struggle with the time ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
The continuation of the pandemic has impacted healthy sleep patterns for people across the globe. Research studies conducted to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on quality sleep have found an increase in anxiety, sleep fragmentation, and insomnia. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
A single one dollar bill. Money, cash, currency. UF/IFAS Photo: Tyler Jones.A single one dollar bill. Money, cash, currency. UF/IFAS Photo: Tyler Jones. What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is money set aside for unplanned expenses. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
If the COVID-19 pandemic has brought anything to our lives, it may very well be the opportunity for self-care, stress management and more physical activity. Sadly, for many, it has become a time of stress, weight gain, depression, and decreased ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
As a person that understands the value of nutrition, I generally try to lead by example. For years I have been an advocate for healthy eating and used meaningful nutrition messages to inspire others to do the same. These messages have ranged ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Sleep’s Role in Health during the Pandemic The coronavirus has disrupted lives, work and school routines and even sleep patterns. As you continue to adjust to the pandemic, it is important to evaluate your sleep health. Healthy sleep habits ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
There is more than enough stress to go around these days, and we all experience stress to a varying degree on a daily basis. In fact, stress has become so much a part of our lives that sometimes we don’t even realize how much stress we are ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Don’t just take your vitamins, eat your vitamins! When deciding what to eat or drink, choose foods and beverages that are full of nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc. Vitamins and minerals are natural components of a heathy ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Are you feeling a lot of stress these days? Just know that you are not alone! While people in the U.S. were reporting high levels of stress before the COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear that the pandemic has led to a tremendous amount of additional ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
The COVID-19 pandemic has led many of us to alter our usual routines. With such dramatic changes, including access and comfort with going to the gym or fitness centers, we are all more open to negative mental and physical health problems. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life