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Taking Care of YOU: Medical Massage

There never seems to be enough time to focus on health and wellness– physically, mentally, or spiritually. Yet, it is so important to our overall well-being that we take time for our health. According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “You will not have a healthy body if you don’t also take care […]

WRITTEN BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Hardin County

REVIEWED BY: Candace J. Heer, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County, heer.7@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Massage https://pixabay.com/en/back-pain-massage-ache-hand-muscle-1491801/
  • Candles https://pixabay.com/en/massage-therapy-candles-towels-1584711/

SOURCES:

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://nccih.nih.gov/health/massage/massageintroduction.htm
  • Ohio Medical Board http://med.ohio.gov/Applications/MassageTherapist-MT.aspx
  • License Verification https://elicense.ohio.gov/OH_HomePage
  • Office on Women’s Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/good-health/ American Massage Therapy Association, https://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/3124
  • University of Minnesota, Taking Charge of Your Health and Well Being, https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/massage-therapy/what-can-i-expect-first-massage-theraphy-visit

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)

Here Figgy, Figgy

If you’ve ever eaten a fig before, raise your hand.  If that fig was in a cookie form (you know which one what I’m talking about), put your hand down. I thought so. The majority of people in this country have never eaten a plain fresh or dried fig. So you might not know that […]

WRITTEN BY: Melissa Welker M.Ed., B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fulton County, Maumee Valley EERA, welker.87@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Donna Green, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Erie County, Erie Basin EERA, green.308@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • www.bonappetit.com
  • www.californiafigs.com
  • www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org

Mental Health is Important

May is mental health month.  Mental health is as important as our physical health and affects our physical health either positively or negatively.  Mental illnesses are common and treatable.  One common mental health illness is Anxiety. We all live with some stress, which can increase anxiety. Do you experience: • feeling tense and angry, frustrated, […]

Making the New Dietary Guidelines a Part of Your Life: Whole Grains

The New Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 was released this year. How can we put these Guidelines to use in everyday life? This is the second post in a series, explaining the Guidelines’ Key Recommendations and how to apply them. To view the first post on the Dietary Guidelines click here. A Key Recommendation in the Guidelines is […]

WRITTEN BY: Shawna Hite, Healthy People Program Specialist, OSU Extension, Family & Consumer Sciences

REVIEWED BY: Susan Zies, Extension Educator, OSU Extension, Family & Consumer Sciences

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Whole grain model obtained from USDA.

SOURCES:

  • American Heart Association (2016). Heart Healthy Recipes: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Recipes/Heart-Healthy-Recipes_UCM_465114_RecipeLanding.jsp
  • Whole Grain Council (2014). Gluten Free Whole Grains: http://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/gluten-free-whole-grains

REFERENCES:

  • American Heart Association (2014). The Greatness of Whole Grains. Retrieved from: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/The-Greatness-of-Whole-Grains_UCM_455739_Article.jsp#.VvwNpvkrLIV
  • American Heart Association (2016). Eat 3 or more whole grain foods every day. Retrieved from: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/Eat-3-or-More-Whole-Grain-Foods-Every-Day_UCM_320264_Article.jsp#.VvmVEfkrKCg
  • Minnesota Department of Health (2014). Nutrition facts: whole grains. Minnesota.gov. Retrieved from: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/chp/cdrr/nutrition/facts/wholegrains.html
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (2012). 10 tips to help you eat whole grains. Let’smove.gov. Retrieved from: http://www.letsmove.gov/blog/2012/08/13/10-tips-help-you-eat-whole-grains
  • USDA (2016). Grains. ChooseMyplate.gov. Retrieved from: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/foodgallery-grains
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2015 – 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8th Edition. December 2015. Available athttp://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/
  • Whole Grains Council (2013). Definition of whole grains. Oldways Whole Grains Council. Retrieved from: http://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/definition-of-whole-grains
  • Whole Grains Council (2013). Whole White Wheat FAQ. Oldways Whole Grains Council. Retrieved from: http://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/whole-white-wheat-faq
  • Zeratsky, K., (2014). How can bread be labeled as both white and whole wheat? Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/whole-wheat-bread/faq-20057999

Life Beyond the Screen

Annually, the Campaign for Commercial-Free Childhood celebrates Screen-Free Week. From “May 2-8,[2016] children, families, and communities around the world will rediscover the joys of life beyond the screen. Unplug from digital entertainment and spend your free time playing, reading, daydreaming, creating, exploring, and connecting with family and friends.”  Their screen-free week gives exception for work […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Terri Worthington, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Geagua County

REFERENCES:

  • Campaign for Commercial-Free Childhood http://www.commercialfreechildhood.org
  • Screen-Free Week http://www.screenfree.org/
  • American Academy of Pediatrics https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/The-Benefits-of-Limiting-TV.aspx
  • Harvard School of Public Health http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/television-and-sedentary-behavior-and-obesity/
  • Live Smart Ohio http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/mind-and-body/extensionauthors/screen-time-for-young-children-be-intentional/
  • Family Fundamentals CFAES http://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/family-fundamentals-too-much-screen-time-word-setting-limits
  • Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/children-and-tv/art-20047952?pg=2
  • eXtension http://articles.extension.org/pages/42511/what-are-things-our-family-can-do-together-if-we-dont-watch-television

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