As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, spring provides the perfect opportunity to shake off the winter blues and get active with your family. Engaging in regular physical activity together not only promotes better health but also ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Do dietary fats lead to weight gain? Are seed oils unhealthy? Understanding the role of fats in our diet is essential to making informed choices about nutrition. KEY MESSAGES Despite misconceptions, fats do not inherently lead to weight gain. ... READ MORE
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Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a crucial role in the growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues. Beyond muscle building, protein is involved in various physiological processes that contribute to overall health and well-being. ... READ MORE
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Holidays can be a wonderful time, but they often bring stress with busy schedules, expectations, and planning. Here are some tips for a stress-free holiday: Plan Ahead Set a Budget: Decide how much you can spend on gifts, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Stems are erect, branched and can get to 6ft in height. Leaflets are egg-shaped pinnately compound. Unfortunately, it is not a welcome perennial plant anywhere near cattle or hay pastures. This plant is very toxic to livestock, cow, horse ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Children in Taylor County, like those in many rural and low-income communities, face unique challenges that can limit their potential to thrive. Risk factors such as limited access to resources, economic instability, and exposure to adverse ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Rainwater harvesting has been around for thousands of years. The earliest evidence can be found on sites such as ancient Mesopotamia, around 3000 BC, where people collected rainwater for irrigation and domestic use. The Romans constructed elaborate ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
The Great Florida Pollinator Census is an initiative to promote pollinator science to our communities with three general objectives: increase pollinator habitats, educate the public on the importance of insects to our ecosystems, and provide ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
The Nature Coast Currents webinar series aims to communicate and catalog research happening along Florida's Nature Coast. In 2022-2023, the series focuses especially along the southern portion encompassed by the Nature ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
A new year often signifies a fresh start for many people. For some, this means setting health goals, such as losing weight, following a healthier diet, and starting an exercise routine. However, more often than not, the health and wellness ... READ MORE
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