Sharolyn Jackson, family and consumer sciences specialist for K-State Research and Extension northeast area office, discusses the updated Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which put an emphasis on getting people to move more throughout the day.

Elizabeth Kiss, K-State Research and Extension specialist in financial management, says the new year is a good time to assess where we stand financially and to set some short and long-term financial goals.

K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles says Christmas is a time when families can strengthen relationships and create memories that will last a lifetime – for both children and adults.

Beyond gifts and food, K-State Research and Extension adult development and aging specialist Erin Yelland says the holiday season should be a time of building memories, strengthening relationships, and family traditions, both old and new.

K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles is developing a program with Kansas public libraries that would make it easier for people to access Extension information and interact with local specialists and agents.

According to the CDC, added sugar can lead to a variety of health problems. K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist Sandy Procter suggests small, incremental steps we can take to reduce the amount of added sugar we consume each day.

Kansas has 342,000 people living in poverty. K-State associate professor and Extension specialist, Elaine Johannes, and Tana Warner, a coach for the THRIVE program, discuss how a “walk with me” approach is being used to break the cycle of poverty.

Handling errors and inadequate cooking are the most common causes of poultry-associated foodborne illness. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee reviews the steps we can take to reduce the risk of foodborne illness this holiday season.

The Affordable Care Act open enrollment for 2019 coverage continues through December 15th. K-State Research and Extension has three experts – known as Navigators – who are trained to help people better understand their health care options.

A recent survey published by the CDC found that more than one in three adults consume fast food on a given day. K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist Sandy Procter offers tips for eating healthier in today’s fast food world.