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January 23, 2015

Mindful Eating

Do you eat while watching TV? Or in front of your computer? Or while working? Recent research has indicated that distracted eating can lead to increased calorie consumption. Several of these studies compared two groups of eaters – those who ate in front of the TV and those who didn’t. The basic findings were that […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter

REVIEWED BY: Michelle Treber

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • http://women.smokefree.gov/food-nutrition-nourish-your-body/7-tips-for-mindful-eating.aspx

SOURCES:

  • Harvard Medical School, Harvard Health Publications, LeWine. “Distracted Eating May Add to Weight Gain.” Retrieved 9-16-2013 from: http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/distracted-eating-may-add-to-weight-gain-201303296037
  • Daily Mail, Health Home, Innes. “Why eating in front of the TV makes you fat: You consume 25% more LATER in the day without realizing.” Retrieved 9-15-2013 from:
  • http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2295303/Why-eating-TV-makes-fat-You-consume-25-LATER-day-realising.html#ixzz2ehZG1Mu8

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: healthy eating, mindful eating, mindfulness, weight loss, wellness

December 4, 2014

Focus on Health, Wellness with OSU Extension

National surveys show increasing interest in diet and nutrition over the past two decades. But with so much often-conflicting information coming at people today, it can be difficult to separate the whole wheat from the junk food chaff. That’s where Ohio State University Extension comes in. As OSU Extension celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, […]

Categories: Food
Tags: Family and Consumer Sciences, food preservation, food safety, health, nutrition, wellness

September 22, 2014

Exploring Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy, or essential oils therapy, has been gaining in popularity. Aromatherapy is using a plant’s aroma-producing oils (essential oils) to treat disease. Aromatherapy can also be defined as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit. Essential oils may […]

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

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

SOURCES:

  • www.webmd.org
  • www.naha.org
  • www.solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu
  • www.umm.edu

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: health, stress, wellness

September 1, 2014

Interested in Health and Wellness? Want to learn about trending wellness topics?

Join me for our 2014 Ohio State University Extension Fall Live Healthy Live Well Email Challenge. Our challenge runs September 8 – October 19, 2014. Participants will be encouraged to be physically active 30 minutes or more on at least 5 days per week and to eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Bonus activities include […]

WRITTEN BY: Michelle Treber, MA, LD, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Pickaway County, Heart of Ohio EERA, treber.1@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Carol Smathers, MS, MPH, Field Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Farm to School Lead, smathers.14@osu.edu

Categories: Food
Tags: fall, food, Fruits, gluten free foods, natural foods, nutrition, organic, personal wellness, phyical activity, superfoods, vegetables, wellness, Wellness Challenge, whole grains

January 24, 2014

Make One Small Change for Your Health!

 Most of us know that we need to move more and eat more vegetables and fruits. We know that our stress levels are too high and we need to find some balance in our lives. Take time this winter to reflect on the changes you can make right now. Consider these easy (or relatively easy) changes: […]

Categories: Food, Mind and Body
Tags: behavior change, diabetes, families, family, food, fruits and vegetables, health, heart disease, nutrition, personal wellness, physical activity, setting goals, vegetables, wellness

October 11, 2013

It is Flu Shot Time

My employer is very good about giving flu shots at training events, meetings, or paying for employees to get them at a physician’s office or clinic. I have taken advantage of this benefit for a number of years, but when I mentioned it to a friend; she said she wasn’t getting one. My response was […]

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: flu shot, health, wellness

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