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Everything you need to know about One Health

WebThe most recent definition reads: “One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, …

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URL: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/onehealth/2022/06/15/everything-you-need-to-know-about-one-health/

Aging Healthy: Checking Our Physical Health and Activity

WebIn our last Aging Healthy post, we introduced the behaviors that are part of healthy aging: being physically active, food choices, sleep, quitting unhealthy habits, and …

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Human microbiome and the importance of Circular Health

WebThe importance of the microbiome for human health is common knowledge: just think of all the advertising for probiotics, yogurts with live ferments, fermented …

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Aging Healthy: Slipping Into Sound Sleep

WebIn our last Aging Healthy post, we discussed making healthy food choices and briefly looked at some healthy eating patterns.Today’s post will focus on sleep and what …

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Machine-harvestable tomatoes available from UF/IFAS; growers …

WebEver since Florida farmers have been growing tomatoes, they’ve picked them by hand or hired laborers. It’s painstaking work that might be made easier soon with …

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Circularity: The Future of Science

WebCircular Health. In the late 2010’s the concept of Circular Health was developed by Dr. Capua, Director of this One Health Center, as an expansion of the One …

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Sustainable Development Goals and One Health

WebThe official definition says: One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and …

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Sustainable Development Goals And One Health: SDG 1

WebThe first Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is very straightforward: “End poverty in all its forms everywhere” and the connection between poverty and health runs …

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Can climate change accelerate transmission of malaria

WebIn 2022, an estimated 249 million malaria cases killed 608,000 people in 85 countries worldwide including the United States, according to the World Health …

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Benefits of Stretching and Flexibility Exercises

WebRegular stretching should be incorporated into your daily exercise routine to improve your flexibility, enhance muscle performance, better circulation, reduce the …

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The Importance of Hydration: Understanding the Nutritional Value …

WebElizabeth is a Family and Consumer Science Agent with UF/IFAS Brevard County. She teaches health related topics including nutrition and food safety.

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Sustainable Development Goals And One Health: SDG 10

WebBesides the Covid-19 experience, the interaction between SDG10 and health is bidirectional and often affected by positive or negative feedback loops. The most …

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What is the Health Insurance Marketplace and Who is Eligible

WebA household (whether it is one person or more) must have an income above $17,420 to apply for subsidized health insurance premiums. The Health Insurance …

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Frogs: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

WebThere are approximately 6,000 species of frog worldwide. Thirty species of frogs breed in Florida; 27 are native and 3 are non-native. Have a unique body design; …

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Choosing Health during the Holidays without Sacrificing the …

WebNoelle is a 4-H Youth Development professional for the University of Florida in Palm Beach County. Noelle's passion is science and education and she has focused her …

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Be Heart Smart this February During American Heart Month

WebAmerican Heart Month is observed every February to raise awareness about heart health and encourage people to adopt heart-healthy lifestyles. Heart disease is a …

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Barley: Skip the Pearl and Choose Hulled or Hulless for Whole …

WebWhole grain barley is nutrient-rich, containing high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, as well as being an excellent source of dietary fiber.

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Oysters and foodborne illness: What you should know

WebA: Yes. Oysters are a moderate source of highly digestible proteins and an excellent source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D and B12, zinc, selenium and …

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Health Insurance for Farmers and Farmworkers

WebApproximately 9% of the U.S. population in 2015 lacked health insurance ( USDA 2015 ). In comparison, a National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) for 2015 …

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“Let’s talk about that”: Youth Mental Health First Aid

WebIf you are unsure you can always contact these crisis lines. Crisis Text Line: Text “MHFA” to 741714 to speak with a compassionate, trained crisis counselor who can …

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Trees Change Climate

WebTrees are essential to the health of our planet and to each and every one of us. Please, plant a tree this Earth Week and take action against tree abuse and removal …

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Increasing Soil Health in North Florida

WebPhoto credit Dr. Jehangir Bhadha (UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department). Increasing Soil Health in North Florida: North Florida soils generally …

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Fact sheet: Cuban Oregano

WebFact sheet: Cuban Oregano. Scientific Name: Plectranthus amboinicus. Also known as Vicks Salve, Mexican Mint, or Spanish Thyme, this succulent herb has the …

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Protecting Our Pets

WebFollow these 10 tips to help keep your pet healthy and safe. You can click on each tip to learn more. Tip #1: Prevent heartworm. Tip #2: Use pet-safe scents. Tip #3: …

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May 2024 Class List

WebBackyard Chicken Training Class. May 15 | 10 am – 12 pm. Learn all about raising and caring for chickens in urban environments! This class is taught virtually in …

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Weekly “What is it

WebIn August 2005, large swaths of Biloxi, Mississippi were underwater. In particular, Main Street and historic New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church—0.7 miles …

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