Our roles as educators for OSU Extension are to provide research based information so that individuals can make informative choices for their health. At times, the positions we take are not always popular. Advocates for certain foods, diets, or health issues may be correct on their positions – however Extension positions need to be backed […]
Setting Goals: Turning Family Dreams Into Realities
As Old Man Winter approaches, it’s easy to dream about tropical shores and family holiday vacations. For those struggling to make ends meet, those tropical shores might seem like only a fantasy. However, even with tight family budgets, fantasies can become reality with some planning and a bit of discipline. Planning starts with getting the […]
Setting Goals: Turning Family Dreams Into Realities
As Old Man Winter approaches, it’s easy to dream about tropical shores and family holiday vacations. For those struggling to make ends meet, those tropical shores might seem like only a fantasy. However, even with tight family budgets, fantasies can become reality with some planning and a bit of discipline. Planning starts with getting the […]
Facts and Myths Behind Energy Drinks
Recently, I’ve read several national news reports documenting teens and young adults abusing energy drinks. Some of these reports document emergency room visits related to mixing energy drinks and alcohol or teens having heart palpitations and dizziness. Some high schools around the nation have banned these products because so many students were “wired” on caffeine […]