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Is Your Stuff Creating Stress?

I have a confession to make.  I keep a lot of stuff – things that may come in handy “someday.”  But in truth, the majority of my possessions are rarely, if ever, used.  And I’m not alone.  Americans like to shop for, receive, own, collect, display, and store things.  And when we tire of the […]

WRITTEN BY: Kathy Michelich, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Warren County, Ohio

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

SOURCES:

  • Ohio Self-Storage Association
  • “A Cluttered Life: Middle-Class Abundance” online viewing web series at http://www.uctv.tv/clutter or http://www.youtube.com/uctvprime
  • “Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century: 32 Families Open Their Doors,” by Jeanne E. Arnold, Anthony Graesch, Enzo Ragazzini, and Elinor Ochs.

Gluten Free Label Confusion

If you have a gluten free diet and have shopped for gluten free foods, perhaps you have been confused by the many variations in the gluten free label. The labeling is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for most foods except meat and eggs, which are regulated by the United States Department of […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, MPH, RD, LD, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

SOURCES:

  • Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 Questions and Answers. Nov 2016. US Food and Drug Administration.
  • “Gluten and Food Labeling,” Apr 2015. US Food and Drug Administration.
  • “What is Celiac Disease?” 2016. Celiac Disease Foundation.

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

NEW Family and Consumer Sciences Volunteer Program

Ohio State University Extension is looking for community members who have skills, knowledge, and interest in nutrition, money management, parenting and other areas related to Family and Consumer Sciences.  Individuals will receive training in evidence-based programs and science-backed practices. In this inaugural year, there will be 2 levels of volunteers:  Advocate and Promoter. An Advocate […]

WRITTEN BY: Linnette Goard, Volunteer Program Coordinator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

REVIEWED BY: Michelle Treber, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

“Is This Food Safe To Eat????”

Have you ever opened the refrigerator or cupboard and wondered, “is this safe to eat?”  “Has it been in here too long?”  It can boggle the mind. On the one hand, it is good to stretch food resources and save money. On the other hand,  I don’t want to be known for poisoning the family at Thanksgiving with my cooking. This is a […]

WRITTEN BY: Yvette Graham, LISW-S, Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Stark,

REVIEWED BY: Nancy Doyle-Lyons, MS Ed., Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Montgomery County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/boy-child-kid-family-disgust-1528150/
  • Yvette Graham

REFERENCES:

  • FoodKeeper App. (n.d.). Retrieved January 04, 2017, from https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/foodkeeperapp/index.html
  • Medscape Log In. (n.d.). Retrieved January 04, 2017, from http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/735505
  • News Release. (n.d.). Retrieved January 04, 2017, from https://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016%2F07%2F0159.xml

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