FCS8-127: Does Body Weight Matter?

Emily DeWitt, Heather Norman-Burgdolf | March 29, 2023 (New)

Our society has trained us to think our body weight directly reflects our health. However, body weight is complex and something about which researchers still are learning. This publication will explain the basics of body weight, body fat, and the relationship between weight and health. Practical strategies are also included to help you focus on overall health rather than weight alone.

FCS3-623: Hydration and Athletic Performance

Kyle Flack, Harry Hays, Jack Moreland | February 20, 2023 (Minor Revision)

The best performance enhancer for athletes that doesn't cost money is water. However, many athletes overlook the importance of this essential nutrient.

FCS8-126: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Alex Elswick, Amanda Falin-Bennett, Michelle Lofwall | November 9, 2022 (New)

The opioid epidemic has ravaged communities across the United States. In two decades, the United States has experienced around 900,000 overdose deaths. In many ways, the so-called opioid epidemic may be better understood as an overdose epidemic.

FCS8-125: Addiction 101

Alex Elswick | October 27, 2022 (Minor Revision)

Addiction to drugs or alcohol is one of the most complex, baffling, and heartbreaking conditions in the world. Most people know at least one significant person in their lives who has been affected. In fact, about one in eight people will be addicted to drugs or alcohol at some point. And while this statistic shows how common addiction really is, many of us lack a clear understanding of addiction.

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.

FCS3-641: Pathways to Wellness through Promoting a Culture of Health

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

Communities are powerful influencers of health. Community can describe people living in a specific place - like a neighborhood, zip code, county, or state. It can also describe a group of people who have shared attitudes, interests, or goals. Examples include connections through schools and religious institutions and social identities like gender, race, or political affiliation. These places and groups shape the ways in which people think and communicate about health.

FCS3-639: Pathways to Wellness with Family and Friends

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

What influences health? People often think about the environment or lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, and sleep. What people may think about less is the effect family, friends, and social networks have on health. Relationships affect physical, mental, and social well-being. In fact, people with strong social connections live longer, healthier lives than those who have few or poor-quality relationships.

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.

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.