Health And Wellness
Don’t let heat stress get you down
Heat stress won’t just slow you down—it also can be deadly.
FDA to examine food labels that influence consumer decisions
Consumers often make food purchases based on labels, which can affect their health.
Extension, American Farm Bureau working to prevent rural opioid abuse
Virginia Cooperative Extension has been awarded a grant to help with the opioid crisis affecting Virginians, especially those in rural areas.
Study finds no cancer link to glyphosate
A long-term study on the use of the weed killer, glyphosate, by U.S. agricultural workers has found no firm link between exposure to the pesticide and cancer.
Eating cucumbers helps keep you hydrated
Crunchy cucumbers are not only a low-calorie snack; they also are a highly nutritious addition to any meal.
Farmers’ outdoor work can increase skin cancer risk
Many farmers have long-term exposure to the sun that can put them at risk for developing skin cancer.
Spring peas offer a natural ‘fast food’
Spring pea varieties—garden, snow or sugar snap—are packing pods of nutrients.
Midsummer signals peak of melon season
Melons are summer gardens’ gift to eaters. “Melons are chock-full of vitamin C and potassium, and as an added benefit they are low-calorie and fat- and cholesterol-free,” said Nancy Stegon, a registered dietitian . “Summer is melon season, and it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy these healthy fruits.
