FCS3-640: Pathways to Wellness in the World Around Us

Angela Baldauff, Sarah Congleton, Karli Giles, Natalie Jones, Amy Kostelic, Courtney Luecking, Leslie Workman | September 12, 2022 (New)

Historically, when talking about health, the focus has been on a single chronic disease, lifestyle factor such as nutrition or physical activity, and/or one's personal responsibility for health. However, many other factors influence health. Research shows that individual choices determine a person's health but so do the individual's surroundings.

FCS3-638: Pathways to Wellness Where People Live, Work, and Play

Angela Baldauff, Sarah Congleton, Karli Giles, Natalie Jones, Amy Kostelic, Courtney Luecking, Leslie Workman | September 12, 2022 (New)

Health organizations and providers recognize that health is more than the absence of illness or disease. Yet, there is no universal definition for health. One holistic way of thinking about health includes eight dimensions of wellness.

FCS5-480: Transferring Cherished Possessions: What is Fair?

Nichole Huff | August 15, 2022 (New)

As any parent, grandparent, or caregiver has experienced, the exclamation "But that's not fair!" has likely been voiced in your family on occasion. Similar sentiments also can be expressed when an estate is settled. This may happen if the will isn't clear or if it leaves the court or executor in charge of determining fairness. To avoid this, you will want to distribute your belongings in a way that minimizes potential conflict among your heirs.

FCS5-481: Transferring Cherished Possessions: Who Gets What?

Nichole Huff | August 15, 2022 (New)

Estate planning can be a complicated process, especially when considering how to transfer personal property to people who will want and care for it after your death. The task of sorting through a lifetime of belongings can be overwhelming. It's natural to feel a range of emotions or to procrastinate on the task to protect yourself from feelings that may surface. You also may be worried about treating all heirs fairly and not hurting anyone's feelings as you make difficult decisions. Being mindful of family dynamics while estate planning requires you to delicately balance financial, emotional, and psychological considerations.

FCS5-479: Transferring Cherished Possessions: Where Do I Start?

Nichole Huff | August 15, 2022 (New)

Look around your home. You may have a table passed down to you from a grandparent or a well-worn baseball glove from an uncle. You may own sentimental jewelry, a treasured collection of keepsakes, or an antique that has been in your family for years. Have you ever wondered how you came to inherit these items? Were they given to you directly by a loved one, or did you receive them when the estate was settled after that person's death? Cherished possessions can provide a sense of comfort while grieving the passing of loved ones and can represent a continuation of their legacy for those who inherit the items.

FCS5-482: Transferring Cherished Possessions: How Can We Communicate Without Conflict?

Nichole Huff | August 15, 2022 (New)

Discussing estate planning details with loved ones can be challenging. Depending on the family dynamics at play, these conversations may be emotional or even stressful if you're managing conflict or strained relationships. Developing a clear plan to distribute your belongings, as well as learning communication strategies to use while estate planning, can ease the process for everyone involved.

FCS3-106: Vegetable Preparation for the Family

Sandra Bastin | July 6, 2022 (Minor Revision)

Your mother told you to eat your vegetables. Research confirms that she was right, as usual. Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables per day rather than two servings lowers your risk
of death by 13%. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans also suggests choosing foods rich in nutrients first.

NEP-230: Cook Wild Kentucky: Fishing in Kentucky

Elizabeth Coots, Jann Knappage, Annhall Norris, Gregg Rentfrow, Matthew Springer, Jackie Walters, Martha Yount | May 25, 2022 (New)

Kentucky offers some of the best fishing chances around. Among our rolling hills, you will find over 62,000 miles of fishable streams and 40 public lakes. Fishing is fun for all ages, and prime fishing spots can be found yearround across the state. Anglers take to the water each year for fun or food. Kentucky is home to bass, catfish, trout, sunfish, and more.

FCS3-633: Macronutrients: Why We Need a Balanced Diet

Emily DeWitt, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | May 16, 2022 (New)

Macronutrients are the main parts of food that give our bodies energy, and they are needed in large amounts in our diets. When we eat, our bodies can break macronutrients down into a useable form of energy for our cells.

FCS3-634: Savor the Flavor: Exploring Cooking Methods

Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Annhall Norris, Janet Tietyen-Mullins | May 16, 2022 (New)

Making food that provides exciting and delicious flavors can seem like a difficult task. Many people believe it is necessary to have more ingredients to make a better or tastier meal. Some may even feel they can only get these types of meals by eating out. That is not true!