Health & Wellness
Older Americans Month 2018
Every May, the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living, leads our nation’s observance of Older American’s Month. The 2018 theme, Engage at Every Age, emphasizes that you are never too old (or young) to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It also celebrates the many ways in which older adults make a difference in our communities.
Participating in activities that promote mental and physical wellness, offering your wisdom and experience to the next generation, seeking the mentorship of someone with more life experience than you—those are just a few examples of what being engaged can mean. No matter where you are in your life, there is no better time than now to start. We hope you will join in and Engage at Every Age!
Use the materials, activities, and resources on this site to promote and celebrate #OAM18!
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims May 2018 as Older Americans Month
Older Americans Month Statement By Lance Robertson, ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Agingpic2
Food & Nutrition
Do you know how much calcium children need?
ATLANTA — In honor of May’s National Osteoporosis Awareness Month, The Dairy Alliance (formerly the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association) surveyed more than 1,000 parents in the Southeast to learn about their family’s milk, yogurt and cheese consumption habits to understand the most per…Read More
Food & Nutrition
Americans told to toss romaine lettuce over E. coli
| PHOENIX (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday told consumers to throw away any store-bought romaine lettuce they have in their kitchens and warned restaurants not to serve it amid an E. coli outbreak that has sickened more than 50 people in several states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control …Read More |
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Agriculture
Solar powered pump
AgriLife Extension’s Bennett Trust Land Stewardship Conference May 3-4 in San Angelo
Water conservation, livestock watering options to be discussed
More information on the trust and conference is available at https://agrilife.org/bennetttrust/ or by contacting Josh Blanek, AgriLife Extension agent in Tom Green County and event coordinator, at 325-659-6523 or j-blanek@tamu.edu.
4-H Youth
A Stitch in Thyme Camp
Agriculture
FORT WORTH, Texas — The 2018 Cattle Raisers Convention wrapped up today at the Fort Worth
Convention Center. Attendees from across the state and country gathered to hear industry experts,
engage in educational opportunities, connect with other ranchers and browse an enormous trade
exposition featu…
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Horticulture
Oak Wilt Disease
4-H Youth
Honorable Sonny Perdue, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, presents Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, with the Distinguished 4-H Alumni Medallion during the 9th annual National 4-H Council Legacy Awards on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Washington. (AP Images for National 4-H Council) (PRNewsfoto/National 4-H Council)
National 4-H Council Legacy Awards
Food & Nutrition
It’s National Nutrition Month – “Go Further with Food”
https://www.eatright.org/food/…/national-nutrition-month/national-nutrition-month
Food & Nutrition
It may seem like it’s another day, another diet. One you may have been hearing about recently is the ketogenic diet, which is low in carbs and high in protein and fat. But any diet that eliminates certain food categories can have its drawbacks. Learn More
Food & Nutrition tion
15 Fueling Snacks to Take to Your Child’s Game
Food & Nutrition
Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream
Looking to cool off from this hot summer heat? Try making our Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream for a cool treat!
http://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/cherry-vanilla-ice-cream/
Health & Wellness
This article was in the Health Hints newsletter recently. It explains some important numbers for your heart health.
Heart Health: 6 Numbers You Need to Know
When it comes to your health, there are some numbers you should know by heart. Discover if your numbers are where they should be, and get tips for disease prevention and heart-healthy living in these infographics:
Food & Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month, when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds everyone to return to the basics of healthy eating. It is also the time of year when the Academy celebrates expertise of registered dietitian nutritionists as the food and nutrition experts.
Check out this link for information on making healthy food choices for you and your family!