Category: Health & Nutrition

Egg-cellent Celebrations: Safeguarding Springtime Traditions with Egg Safety Tips

by Melanie Thomas
March 28, 2024

Springtime brings warmer weather and festive occasions like Easter, Passover, and graduations. And what's a spring celebration without eggs? From cooking all the traditional recipes to preparing for the annual egg hunt, it's important to handle ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Easter Eggs, Egg Safety, Food Safety, Foodbourne Illness, Healthy Holiday, Salmonella

Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing

by Melanie Thomas
February 16, 2024

As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine's Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let's dive into the art ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food Preservation, Food Safety, Freezing Fruit, Strawberries

Nurturing Emotional Wellness

by Melanie Thomas
December 21, 2023

Emotional wellness plays a crucial role in our overall health and quality of life. Understanding the determinants of health, especially those related to emotional well-being, is essential for leading a balanced and fulfilling life. What is ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Emotional Health, Healthy Lifestyles, Mindfulness, Stress, Well Being, Wellness

Embracing Fall: Sip Your Coffee and Enjoy the Crisp Weather

by Melanie Thomas
October 13, 2023

As the leaves change color and a gentle chill fills the air, coffee lovers have yet another reason to rejoice. Fall has arrived, bringing with it the perfect backdrop for enjoying your favorite brew. In this article, we'll explore the wonderful ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Coffee Benefits, Fall Flavors, Good Mornings, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Wellness

Soccer & 4-H at Home Summer Program

by Laura E. Valencia
May 18, 2020

Welcome to Soccer and 4-H at Home! Here's how it works! Soccer & 4-H at Home is an at your own pace 10-week program that will have weekly activities posted that you can begin the first week of June and end the last week of July. Any youth ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #4H #4Hsoccer, #4hhealthyhabits, #4hnutrition

Five Easy Relaxation Tools for the Whole Family

by Jessica Sprain
April 15, 2020

The current challenges in life have made this time of the year more stressful. Here are five easy relaxation tools that the whole family can use. 1. 5-4-3-2-1 Sitting in a comfortable position, do the following: -Identify 5 things ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
Tags: 4-H, COVID-19, Family

Trouble Sticking to your New Year’s Resolution? Look to Nature

by Krista Stump
January 14, 2020

Happy New Year! Have you set goals or resolutions for 2020? Whether your resolution is to focus on your health, spend more time with family and friends, or try a new hobby, there are many ways to incorporate nature to help achieve your goals. Health Many ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Environment, Fitness, Goals, Health, Hiking, Nature, Recreation, Resolutions

Diabetes Involves The Family

by Gabriela Murza
November 13, 2019

World Diabetes Day is November 14th, and this year's theme relates to diabetes and the family. Anyone who lives with diabetes knows that it's not a personal struggle, although it sometimes may feel like it. Diabetes affects the whole family, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Diabetes, Family Support

A Candy-less Halloween

by Gabriela Murza
October 16, 2019

Halloween without candy? Ask kids of a certain age, and they would say "unthinkable!". Actually, they might groan/cry/whine at the thought of not getting candy for Halloween. As we get older, getting candy becomes less important as we turn into ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Candyless Halloween

Deciphering My Cholesterol Numbers

by Gabriela Murza
May 23, 2019

I recently had blood work done. When I received the results and read through the report, my cholesterol values confused me. First some background: I have struggled with elevated cholesterol since my 20's, although my weight has stayed around ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cholesterol, Know Cholesterol Numbers

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