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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

Ready to Ride?

May is National Bike Month! Established by the League of American Bicyclists in 1956, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the many benefits of cycling and encourage more folks to give biking a try. What are some of the benefits of biking? It’s a non-weight-bearing aerobic activity. Biking burns more calories than walking, […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, MPH, RD, LD, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension, Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Michelle Treber, MA, LD, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension, Pickaway County

REFERENCES:

  • Harvard Medical School (2010). Harvard Health Publications: Getting Back on the Bike. http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/getting-back-on-the-bike.
  • Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2016). 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Summary. http://health.gov/paguidelines/guidelines/summary.aspx.
  • The League of American Bicyclists (2016). National Bike Month. http://bikeleague.org/bikemonth.
  • The League of American Bicyclists (2016). Rules of the Road. http://bikeleague.org/content/rules-road-0.

Winter Physical Activity: Don’t Hibernate. Participate!

I love to use my nephews as inspiration for my blog posts. During our holiday celebration, I was pleasantly surprised to hear my six year old nephew say, “Aunt Amy, can we please go on a walk?” What a cool thing to hear a child say! We bundled up and took a walk around the […]

REVIEWED BY: Kate Homonai, Family and Consumer Sciences Program Coordinator, Ohio State University Extension Vinton County

Vow to Trick-or-Treat the Healthy Way

If you participate in the annual beggar’s night festivities, you might find yourself stuck at the store debating over which candy will be the big hit among trick-or-treaters this year. Is it the chocolate candy? Is it fruit-flavored candy? Or maybe it is both? Trying to pick candy can be stressful. Although candy tastes good, […]

REVIEWED BY: Kate Homonai, Family and Consumer Sciences Program Coordinator, Ohio State University Extension Vinton County

Spring Live Healthy Live Well Email Wellness Challenge

Are you interested in maintaining your weight or even losing a few pounds this spring?  Could you use some encouragement and guidance but don’t have time to attend classes?  Want tips to help you grow herbs, start a garden or eat more local foods? Does this sound interesting to you?  If so, give our Spring […]

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