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01/17/2008 |
Chow Line: Focus on folate for health, not the blues (for 1/27/08) |
I've heard that taking folate can help combat depression. Is that true? |
Martha Filipic |
Robert Disilvestro |
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12/20/2012 |
Family Fundamentals: Resolve conflicts with child’s caregiver (December 2012) |
Our son is 9 months old. Recently we’ve become uncomfortable with some viewpoints expressed by his caregiver. It’s nothing major, and we don’t want to ruin what has been a good thing, but I think we need to find a way to bring up our concerns. Is there a good way to handle this?
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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07/13/2007 |
Chow Line: Most children don't get enough calcium (for 7/22/07) |
I heard most children don't consume enough calcium. How much should they get?
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Martha Filipic |
Jackie Buell |
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03/27/2012 |
Farmers Consider Modifying Planting Decisions |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Although decisions on what to plant essentially took place last summer or fall when farmers ordered seed and other inputs, now is the time many consider tweaking those plans, says an Ohio State University Extension agricultural economist.
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Martha Filipic |
Barry Ward |
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07/19/2011 |
Cuyahoga County: Home on the Farm |
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The grayness of neglect too often seen in this aging rust-belt city is being transformed into acres of flourishing green thanks to Ohio State University Extension and a vast coalition of partners.
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Martha Filipic |
Marie Barni |
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01/14/2012 |
Ohio State Researcher: Foodborne Illness Costs $77.7 Billion a Year |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The cost of foodborne illness in the United States is now estimated to be up to $77.7 billion a year, according to an analysis by Ohio State University researcher Robert Scharff.
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Martha Filipic |
Robert Scharff |
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01/15/2010 |
Chow Line: Feed the brain by eating smart (for 1/24/10) |
What sorts of foods should I eat to keep my mental activity at its peak function? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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08/21/2009 |
Chow Line: Lots of reasons not to eat a high-fat diet (for 8/30/09) |
I read about a study linking a high-fat diet to memory loss. How much fat is too much?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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12/22/2014 |
Chow Line: Metabolic syndrome explained (4/20/12) |
I’ve often heard of “metabolic syndrome,” but what is it, exactly?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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08/10/2012 |
Aug. 30 Webinar Focuses on Health Behavior Theory to Practice |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ask any health professional: Informing people about healthy behaviors is one thing. Encouraging them to adopt healthy behaviors is another.
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Martha Filipic |
Dan Remley |
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04/29/2011 |
Chadwick Spring Plant Sale Set for May 5-7 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On the heels of Arbor Day and just in time for Mother's Day comes the annual Spring Plant Sale, Auction, and Gardening Fair at Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens.
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Martha Filipic |
Mary Maloney |
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03/06/2009 |
Chow Line: Low fat or low carb? Choose what works (for 3/15/09) |
I'm at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. I've started paying more attention to what I eat and have lost a few pounds, but should I also avoid high-carb foods?
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Martha Filipic |
Martha Belury |
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12/05/2008 |
Chow Line: Drinking water may help shed pounds (for 12/21/08) |
A friend lost about 30 pounds by (she says) just drinking a lot of water. Can you really lose weight that way? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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01/18/2011 |
Researchers: Ohio in Prime Position to Fill Green Energy Gaps |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio should look to its roots in manufacturing -- and its expertise in developing new technologies -- to spur the state's job growth in the green economy, according to a new Ohio State University policy brief.
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Martha Filipic |
Amanda Weinstein, Mark Partridge |
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11/22/2005 |
Chow Line: Use time off to fight 'Freshman 15' (for 12/4/05) |
I just started college this fall. I'm embarrassed to go home during the holidays because I know I've gained a lot of weight (I don't have a scale but my clothes are a lot tighter). Any advice?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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01/18/2008 |
Family Fundamentals: Blame the brain for typical teenage behavior (for January 2008) |
My children were always good kids, but now that they're teenagers, they're impossible. What makes teens behave the way they do?
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Martha Filipic |
Melinda Hill |
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06/15/2012 |
Chow Line: Tips can help senior who loses appetite (6/15/12) |
My mother is in her 80s and seems to have lost her appetite. She is losing quite a bit of weight, and her doctor is concerned. How can we encourage her to eat more?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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02/23/2012 |
Ohio State Researcher: Global Hunger May Be Double Previous Estimates |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A household food and nutrition survey developed in part by an Ohio State University researcher is uncovering a clearer picture of hunger and malnutrition throughout the world.
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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09/01/2005 |
Make Food Plan Now for Emergencies |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With clear weather in the forecast, flood warnings from earlier this week might seem like a distant memory. But Ohio State University Extension nutritionist Sharron Coplin said that this is the perfect time to do some menu planning and pantry inventory for emergencies.
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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12/21/2012 |
Chow Line: Saturated fat science is evolving (12/21/12) |
In a recent column, you said oils that are high in saturated fat aren’t heart-healthy. But I’ve read about the benefits of tropical oils, especially coconut oil. What’s up?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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02/18/2011 |
Chow Line: Boost these foods, nutrients in your diet (for 2/28/11) |
What nutrients are generally lacking in the American diet? Which foods should I focus on increasing to help?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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08/20/2010 |
Chow Line: Meaning of dates on canned goods varies (for 8/29/10) |
Most canned goods seem to have dates or codes on the bottom of the can. Are these expiration dates? If so, how do I read the ones that are in code?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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07/15/2011 |
Chow Line: Several tactics can help with weight loss (for 7/24/11) |
Since I turned 50, I seem to gain weight much more easily, and it's much more difficult to take off. My husband says I shouldn't blame age, but doesn't aging have an effect?
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Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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11/02/2012 |
Chow Line: Limit trans fats, boost heart health (Nov. 2, 2012) |
What has been the effect from the ban on trans fats in New York City restaurants?
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Martha Filipic |
Dan Remley |
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07/12/2012 |
Picnic Safety: Ohio Foodborne Illness Outbreak Prompts Advice |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Picnics are a staple of summertime, but they provide many opportunities for pathogens to undermine the fun. That's apparent after 10 people were hospitalized and dozens more became ill after a July 3 company picnic in southwest Ohio.
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Martha Filipic |
Jeff LeJeune, Linnete Goard |
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11/20/2009 |
Chow Line: Alternate-day fast not a proven diet (for 11/29/09) |
A friend is trying to lose weight by eating very little every other day. I don't think it's healthy, but she says it works. Is this kind of diet recommended? |
Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye |
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01/19/2010 |
Family Fundamentals: Organized financial records make life easier (for Jan. 2010) |
I tend to keep my financial papers (at least those that I think are important) but after more than a decade, my record boxes are overwhelming my closet floor. What should I focus on keeping, and for how long?
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Martha Filipic |
Susan Shockey |
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08/28/2009 |
Chow Line: Many children low in vitamin D (for 9/6/09) |
I recently read that many children are low on vitamin D. How can I be sure my children are getting enough?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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04/19/2012 |
Family Fundamentals: It may be hard to tell if child is being bullied (April 2012) |
How can you tell if your child is being bullied at school?
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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07/02/2012 |
Secretary of Agriculture: Ohio State's Ag Research Plays 'Essential Role' in Health Issues |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The story of American agriculture is much broader than the crops grown in farm fields, said Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
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Martha Filipic, Tracy Turner |
Steven Schwartz |
