Home gardeners may consider planting fruits and vegetables for health reason, and not just for taste, so says an Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Donna Shanklin of Auburn University Extension)
Auburn University Extension's Donna Shanklin gives some examples of fruits and vegetables that can be planted in a home garden that provide beneficial vitamins and minerals.
A range of considerations from improving memory to better nutrition and more activity are important to help persons handle the challenges of aging. (Rod Bain and Sharon Johnson of Oregon State Univesity)
Some lifestyle factors can contribute to problems with memory loss, or even boost memory function, according to an Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Sharon Johnson of Oregon State University)
Depression signs for older adults differ from younger persons, and can be subtle, according to an Extension expert. (Rod Bain and Sharon Johnson of Oregon State University Extension)
Sharon Johnson of Oregon State University Extension explains how difficult it can be to spot depression in an older person and what some of the triggers and signs might be.
Children can be especially succeptible to frostbite, hypothermia, and other cold weather injuries this time of year. (Rod Bain and Karen Funkenbusch of University of Missouri Extension)
Karen Funkenbusch of University of Missouri Extension says there are several factors why children are more likely to receive frostbite and other cold weather injuries compared to adults.
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