Guess what, guys? We made it! We have finally put 2020 behind us and are now looking forward to 2021. I, for one, am hopeful. I am expecting great things from this year. Admittedly, I have not always had an optimistic outlook. I used to like ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite.” This theme was chosen to remind people of some of the basic nutrition ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences In honor of American Heart Month, I wanted to share a few facts about high blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 78 million people ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences For me, there is nothing better than a hot cup of tea on a chilly morning – or any morning, really. The rich flavor and fragrant steam work together to ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFEArticle and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences Too Busy to Eat Healthy? Nonsense! The key to eating healthy on the go is planning ahead. With proper planning, it is easy to incorporate healthy food choices ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences The sun is already scorching here in Wakulla County and it is not even officially summer yet. It is a constant and relentless companion when we are outside, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
As we get older, our risk of falling increases. In fact, falling once doubles the chances of falling again. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of five falls causes serious injury such as broken bones or ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE