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Mind and Body

No Time for Exercise?

For 22 years I worked as an exercise physiologist, so I heard this time and time again (pun intended). I was always perplexed. How could someone not have time for one of the most important aspects of overall well-being? This probably seems like an obvious conclusion from someone whose job title included the word exercise, […]

WRITTEN BY: Misty Harmon, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Perry County, harmon.417@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Tammy Jones, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Pike County, jones.5640@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2212268
  • https://www.cancer.org/healthy/eat-healthy-get-active/get-active/fitting-infitness.html
  • http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(12)61031-9/fulltext
  • https://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/PhysicalActivity/GettingActive/5-Steps-to-Loving-Exercise-Or-At-Least-Not-Hating-It_UCM_445812_Article.jsp

REFERENCES:

  • American Heart Association, Why Should I Be Physically Active? 2015. (Fact Sheet)
  • American Cancer Society, Fitting in Fitness. 2014. (Website)
  • JAMA Internal Medicine, Effect of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity on All-Cause Mortality in Middle-aged and Older Australians. 2015. (Journal Article)
  • American Journal of Epidemiology, Too Much Sitting, Too Little Exercise May Accelerate Biological Aging. 2017. (Journal Article)
  • JAMA Internal Medicine, Using Physical Activity to Gain the Most Public Health Bang for the Buck. June 2015. (Journal Article)
  • The Lancet, Effect of physical activity on major non=communicable diseases worldwide: an analysis of burden of disease and life expectancy. July 2012. (Journal Article)

Parents, Models in Healthy Living

While there are numerous theories of child development that are widely accepted, most acknowledge one basic truth: Children learn and develop in part because of what they observe others doing – particularly adults, and especially their parents or caretakers. This means that as a parent, you’re teaching your child even when you don’t think you’re […]

WRITTEN BY: Joanna Fifner, Extension Educator, Ohio State University, fifner.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Woods, M.Ed. Healthy Finances Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

SOURCES:

  • http://www.drugfree.org/school-stress-modeling-healthy-behavior-teen/
  • https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-and-Role-Models-099.aspx

REFERENCES:

  • http://www.drugfree.org/school-stress-modeling-healthy-behavior-teen/
  • http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/uncategorized/fifner-2osu-edu/parents-models-in-finance/
  • https://health.gov/paguidelines/blog/post/Parents-Should-Be-Role-Models-for-Healthy-Living.aspx
  • https://health.gov/paguidelines/blog/post/Parents-Should-Be-Role-Models-for-Healthy-Living.aspx
  • https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ten-tips-be-a-healthy-role-model
  • http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/?s=mindfulness

How I Deal with SAD

SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a type of depression that some people experience during the winter months when there is less natural sunlight. Symptoms vary from person to person but may include: Feelings of  Sadness Anxiousness Emptiness Hopelessness Pessimism Guilt Worthlessness Helplessness Irritability Restlessness Fatigue and decreased energy Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Hardin County

SOURCES:

  • Habig, A. (2016). Winter physical activity: Don’t hibernate, participate! Live Smart Ohio. http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/food/habig-13osu-edu/winter-physical-activity-dont-hibernate-participate/
  • Harvard Medical School (2009). Exercise and depression. http://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-and-depression-report-excerpt
  • Mayo Clinic (2014). Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Coping and support. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/basics/coping-support/con-20021047
  • MedlinePlus (2014). Seasonal Affective Disorder. National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://medlineplus.gov/seasonalaffectivedisorder.html
  • Melrose, S. (2015). Seasonal Affective Disorder: An overview of assessment and treatment approaches. Depression Research and Treatment. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4673349/
  • National Institute of Mental Health (2016). Seasonal Affective Disorder. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/seasonal-affective-disorder/index.shtml

Get SMART This Year!

Happy New Year! Did you begin this year with a list of resolutions?  Are you hoping to become healthier, to become a better budgeter, or to have stronger relationships? Oftenwe set goals that are so large, they become overwhelming and unattainable.  When you are not able to accomplish your resolutions, you can become discouraged and give up. […]

WRITTEN BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County

REVIEWED BY: Yvette L Graham, EFNEP Program Specialist Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), OSU Extension Stark Office

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/objectives-smart-target-1262376/

SOURCES:

  • https://www.reference.com/history/invented-smart-goals-91a96ac7407ac68a#
  • https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/brief-history-of-smart-goals.php
  • https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/smart-goals.php
  • https://www.ndi.org/files/Handout%203%20-%20SMART%20Goal%20Setting%20Worksheet.pdf

REFERENCES:

  • O’Neill, Jan, and Anne Conzemius. "The power of smart goals." Using goals to improve student learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree (2006).
  • https://drcharlottetest.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/motivation-smart-goals-and-vision/

Mindful Eating During the Holiday’s

The time of year is upon us when parties and potlucks are at an all-time high. I find myself going from one event to the next praying that I can make it through the event without overindulging. Have you ever started eating something and then realized it was all gone and you don’t remember eating […]

WRITTEN BY: Amanda Bohlen, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Washington County bohlen.19@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Pat Brinkman, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fayette County

SOURCES:

  • http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/This-Holiday-Season-Eat-Mindful-Not-Mindless_UCM_447030_Article.jsp#.WFBOo2czW70
  • https://articles.extension.org/pages/32325/mindful-versus-mindless-eating
  • http://thecenterformindfuleating.org/Principles-Mindful-Eating

Giving: Mindless or Mindful?

Gift giving is an integral part of life for many, whether for birthdays, holidays, or just to say “I am thinking of you”. Throughout history, individuals have been shaped by the giving (and receiving) of gifts.  Giving to others is such an important part of American culture that The Smithsonian National Museum of American History […]

WRITTEN BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extnesion, Hardin County

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extnesion, Fairfield County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/made-for-you-loop-give-away-gift-1619751/

SOURCES:

  • https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/838305.Mother_Teresa
  • http://americanhistory.si.edu/giving-in-america
  • http://www.mindful.org/jon-kabat-zinn-defining-mindfulness/
  • http://www.chopra.com/articles/6-tips-for-mindful-gift-giving

REFERENCES:

  • Kabat-Zinn, John, 2012, Mindfulness for Beginners: reclaiming the present moment and your life, Coulder, Co, Sounds True, Inc.
  • https://edsitement.neh.gov/node/22280/edit%3Fdestination%3Dadmin/content/filter
  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-moment-youth/201111/mindful-gift-giving-families
  • http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/tips-change/mindful-holiday-giving
  • http://www.mindful.org/

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