Giving holiday gifts to the elderly that keep on giving. Cathy Isom tells us when it comes to gifts to the elderly this holiday season one thing that you could …
Senior Gifts-Part 1
Do you know someone such as a senior friend or relative who lives in a small space, such as an apartment or care facility like an assisted living complex or nursing …
Turkey Hotline
With Thanksgiving a little more than a week away it’s a very busy time at the Ag Department’s Meat and Poultry Hotline. Cathy Isom has Tina Haynes, a food safety …
Beef and Weight Loss
What a study is showing about eating more beef when you’re older and overweight. Dr. Connie Bales, professor at Duke University School of Medicine, is leading the experimental obesity intervention …
Daily Exercise Program
For many of us, a daily exercise programs starts first thing in the morning. But even if you have a good workout for at least a half hour or longer, …
On the Job Fitness
So many of us are tied to offices and computer screens all day, sometimes half the night, too. But there’s still a way of getting a little on the job …
Walking for Health
Experts say we need to take a lot of steps a day for our health. Regular walking, like most aerobic activities, is good for you because cardio-vascular exercise strengthens the …
Fitness Shoe
Shoes can make or break you when it comes to walking. Especially long distances. So before shopping for the perfect pair to kick off your Fall fitness don’t choose the …
SNAP Center
Many Americans rely on the Agriculture Department’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP. Eligibility depends on those who are working or looking for work during a certain period of …
Canning Gifts Safely
Ahhh yes, the holidays are upon us, and for some canned food items do make a thoughtful and creative holiday gift. Proper canning techniques and recipes must be used to …
Recipe Clutter
If you cook, or bake, or prepare dishes and have recipe resources available… you may understand how hard it is at times to keep those recipes organized. Especially at those …
Kitchen Clutter
Your kitchen may be the most organized living space you have in your home or residence. You can fall into areas of clutter in your kitchen, such as heaps of …
Soil as Products
It’s considered the most abundant ecosystem on Earth, soil. But have you stopped and to consider just how big of a part it plays in our everyday lives. Cathy Isom …
Brain Health-Part 2
As we change throughout our lives – so do our vital organs – like our brains. Our memory is the first warning of a possible change. In the second part …