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
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,
Many Americans regularly eat lunch and snacks at their workplace. Some have designated lunchrooms, but many of us regularly eat at our desks. With food prices going up, this may become a more popular lunchtime activity. By following a few ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
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 ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Presented by the "LIVE COVID SMART" Program 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 ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
LIVE COVID SMART The COVID-19 PANDEMIC has had a major impact on all of our lives. There may actually be no words that truly reflect the human experience during this time. Two years in, we are still trying to stay safe from the virus that ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Food Safety Although the United States of America has one of the safest food supplies in the world, we still have 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses each year- one out of every six people! Plus, there are 3,000 deaths each year. Foodborne ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Holiday Food & Festivities With all the food and festivities during the holidays, make sure it isn't an invitation to pesky pests! Pests will eat just about anything, but they might leave you alone if they don't have easy access to food. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) one out of every five children have obesity and there are many more who are overweight. This is a concern as children who have obesity are at a higher risk for other chronic ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
National Immunization Awareness Month August is National Immunization Awareness month. Each year, this observance emphasizes the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Prior to the COVID-19 vaccine we saw the devastating effect ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life