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Walk Softly on this Heart of Mine

The month of February is all about the heart, heart health,  that is! Did you know 684,000 people in Ohio have coronary heart disease?  Simple changes in you life can result in a healthier you and a healthier heart! Being more physically active and eating a healthy diet are great steps towards a healthier heart. […]

WRITTEN BY: Dr. Roseanne Ellison Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County, scammahorn.5@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Kellie Lemly, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Champaign County, lemly.2@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-truth/listen-to-your-heart
  • USDA Choose MyPlate - https://www.choosemyplate.gov/
  • Celebrate Your Plate - https://celebrateyourplate.org/
  • U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/be-active/physical-activity-guidelines-for-americans/index.html

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)

Fit after 50

As women reach their 50s, a decrease in muscle mass, buildup of excess fat, a lower resting metabolic rate, and hormonal changes all contribute to weight gain. The goal of the “50 and over” is to maintain weight, consume heart-healthy foods and, above all, stay strong! Watch this webinar to learn tips on how to stay […]

WRITTEN BY: Donna Green, BS, MA Extension Educator Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)

Taking Fitness Outside

Being physically active is good for your body and mind, but new research is showing additional mental health benefits when you exercise outdoors. In this YP4H webinar, learn the unique benefits of being physically active outdoors and learn some great tips for making outdoor physical activity a part of your daily life! View Webinar Here: http://go.osu.edu/FitnessOutside   

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

REVIEWED BY: Donna Green, OSU Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Erie County

The Right Calories for You!

When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight for a lifetime, the bottom line is—calories count! Weight management is all about balance—balancing the number of calories you consume with the number of calories your body uses or “burns off.” This 30-minute webinar will be packed with information about resting metabolic rate, energy requirements, tools to […]

WRITTEN BY: Cindy Conway, MS, RDN, LD Research Associate, Ohio SNAP-Ed Program

Say “Yes” to a Family Dog

A little over a year ago our beloved family dog, Avery, died.  After about 6 months, my children wanted me to get a new pet and they launched a creative campaign of letters, and PowerPoints complete with links to dogs they liked at nearby shelters.  They provided me with the following reasons why a dog […]

WRITTEN BY: Marcy Payne-Lavigne, MS, Office Administrative Assistant, Family and Consumer Sciences

REVIEWED BY: Terri Worthington, Ohio State University Extension, Geauga County.

SOURCES:

  • Burns, M. E. & Mechanic, O. J. (2012). Pet Therapy. Retrieved from: http://www.themondaylife.org/pet-therapy?gclid=CLfo74zlys0CFY-DaQoddyoJRQ
  • Friedmann, E. & Thomas, S. (1985). Health Benefits of Pets and Families. Marriage & Family Review, 8(3), 191-203, doi: 10.1300/j002V08N03_14
  • Jennings, L. B. (1997). Potential benefits of pet ownership in health promotion. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 15(4), 358-372. doi: 10.1177/089801019701500404
  • Thorpe, Jr., R. J., Christian, H. E., & Bauman, A. (2014). Dog walking as physical activity for older adults. In A. M. Beck, R. A. Johnson, & S. McCune (), Health Benefits of Dog Walking for People and Pets: Evidence and Case Studies (75-88). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press

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