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The Harmful Effects of Poor Nutrition

May 29, 2021June 15, 2021 / sherryragsdale6857 / Leave a comment

Poor nutrition increases risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and more.

Tips for Tackling Spring Cleaning

March 30, 2021June 15, 2021 / sherryragsdale6857 / Leave a comment

Use these tips and tricks to make spring cleaning more effective and less daunting.

Safe Disposal of Medication

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Dispose of unused or expired medications as safely as possible. 80% of heroin addicts started with prescription opioids, and many got their first dose from families’ medicine cabinets. In addition, accidental exposure to medication is a major source of unintentional poisonings.

Winter Homemaker News

November 30, 2020November 23, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Recent Oldham County Homemaker News includes fall homemaker lessons, weekly homemakers newsletter, and new Oldham County Extension Homemaker Association officers.

How to Clean Your Cloth Face Mask

September 24, 2020October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Cloth face coverings have become part of the wardrobe for many people venturing out in public. The CDC has provided a comprehensive set of guidelines for making, wearing, and caring for cloth face coverings.

Experiencing Food Through Mindful Eating

July 12, 2020June 15, 2021 / sherryragsdale6857 / 2 Comments

Mindful eating is the practice of enjoying food with understanding and self-compassion, the experience of eating without judgment or guilt. Mindful eating helps us reconnect with our inner signals about hunger and fullness.

How to Stop Stress Eating

May 2, 2020June 15, 2021 / sherryragsdale6857 / 4 Comments

Trying to stop stress eating? Use these tips to help keep stress eating or emotional eating in check.

How to Reduce Your Child’s Stress

April 2, 2020December 11, 2020 / Traci Johnson / 1 Comment

Similar to adults, children experience worries and feel stress. Here are some ways you can take steps to manage or prevent your child from feeling too stressed.

Good Sleep Supports Good Health

February 26, 2020December 11, 2020 / Traci Johnson / 3 Comments

Good health begins with good sleep. Sleep, like nutrition and physical activity, is a critical determinant of health and well-being. Fatigue and sleepiness can reduce productivity and increase the chance for accidents.

Preventing and Treating Prediabetes

January 22, 2020December 11, 2020 / Traci Johnson / 3 Comments

1 in 3 Kentucky adults has prediabetes, about 1.1 million individuals. More than 70% don't even know they have prediabetes. Learn more about preventing and treating prediabetes.

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