Plan on smaller Thanksgiving meals this year, nutrition expert says
November 10, 2020
The pandemic has forced many families to make the difficult decision to downsize their Thanksgiving get-togethers this year.
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November 2020
Fraudulent unemployment claims are up; specialist outlines ways to protect yourself
November 9, 2020
With fraudulent unemployment claims on the rise, K-State financial management expert Elizabeth Kiss encourages Kansans to protect and monitor their financial information.
Be there in spirit by safely sending holiday foods
November 4, 2020
Maybe this year more than ever, it means so much to send food gifts to friends and family for the holidays. A K-State specialist offers tips to do it safely.
Experts on aging outline ideas for overcoming ‘implicit bias’
November 2, 2020
Research indicates that 1 in 7 dollars spent on the most costly medical conditions in the United States can be attributed to negative effects of ageism, or making assumptions about people based on how old they are.
Plan ahead to ease stress, keep holiday foods safe
November 2, 2020
Planning ahead for holiday meals will help keep stress levels down, says food safety expert Karen Blakeslee.
October 2020
Clearing leaves helps home lawns, may provide compost for garden
October 29, 2020
Whether by rake or mower, it’s important to get leaves off of your home lawn before winter fully hits.
Onset of food ‘marathon’ requires a plan, says K-State expert
October 28, 2020
Make a plan to stay active and to eat healthy before taking part in the holiday food and party marathon.
Cozy in the Kitchen: 70% of Americans preparing majority of meals at home
October 27, 2020
For 70% of Americans, their home’s kitchen is now the central food preparation spot for 80% of meals. That considered, it’s important to remember food safety steps to keep everyone healthy at home.
'Americans’ awareness of hand washing slowly creeps up
October 21, 2020
Americans have made some improvement on washing hands regularly, but food safety specialist Karen Blakeslee says we still have a ways to go.
‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ offered Nov. 2
October 19, 2020
The organizer of a six-week online program for caregivers says that the better we take care of ourselves, the better we will be able to care for our loved ones.
Kansas obesity rates top 35%
October 12, 2020
Flipping the trend on rising obesity rates in Kansas may be a multi-faceted undertaking, says K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist Sandy Procter.
K-State expert urges families to make spending plan for the holidays
October 5, 2020
Planning how you will spend money for holidays can help you prioritize what is important to you and your
