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01/18/2011 |
Family Fundamentals: Doing own taxes? Do your homework first (for January 2011) |
Instead of paying someone else to do our taxes this year, I'm going to take a crack at it. Is there anything special I should look out for?
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Martha Filipic |
Nancy Hudson |
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02/23/2012 |
Chow Line: New findings shed light on diverticulosis (2/10/12) |
I spoke with a friend recently who said he had a bad attack of diverticulitis. First, is that the same thing as diverticulosis? Also, can a high-fiber diet help prevent either condition?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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08/25/2011 |
Chow Line: Type of protein can affect diabetes risk (for 9/4/11) |
Does the type of protein you eat have anything to do with the development of diabetes?
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Martha Filipic |
Hugo Melgar-Quinonez |
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03/20/2009 |
Chow Line: Exercise can help control blood sugar (for 3/29/09) |
I don't understand how exercise affects blood sugar. Isn't blood sugar controlled by what you eat? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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06/12/2009 |
Chow Line: Focus on health to help kids lose weight (for 6/21/09) |
My daughter never lost her "baby fat" and is now a pre-teen with a weight problem that she is defensive about. How can I help? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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08/02/2011 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Kelleys Island "Operation: Military Kids" Camp Aug. 8-12 |
Weeklong camp geared to help kids of Ohio's military families make friends, memories and experience a truly unique summer camp.
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Martha Filipic |
Brett zumFelde, Sue Ann Carroll |
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11/06/2012 |
New Ohio Casinos Prompt Cautions on Gambling Addiction |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As newly legal casinos continue to open their doors in Ohio, a new field specialist with Ohio State University Extension wants to be sure families understand the risks involved with gambling and where to turn for help if needed.
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Martha Filipic |
Jim Bates |
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05/23/2008 |
Chow Line: Many options for storing fresh herbs (for 6/1/08) |
We are growing fresh basil and other herbs. What is the best way to store them for use later?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharron Coplin |
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11/18/2008 |
Family Fundamentals: Give child choices to help improve behavior (for November 2008) |
We have been good at using "time-out" with our 5-year-old, but his behavior often doesn't improve. Any ideas?
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Martha Filipic |
Joseph Maiorano |
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06/17/2011 |
Family Fundamentals: Treat your college-age students like adults, not kids (for June 2011) |
My daughter returned home for the summer from her first year of college. We don't agree on the rules of behavior, and the tension is building. What can I do (besides count the days until she returns to campus)?
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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10/19/2007 |
Chow Line: Caffeine OK, but can irritate stomach (for 10/28/07) |
A colleague just experienced a bout of stomach flu. As she recovered, she said she felt OK as long as she didn't consume caffeine. Was it the caffeine or the coffee that upset her stomach? |
Martha Filipic |
Marti Andrews |
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04/17/2007 |
Family Fundamentals: Look for early warning signs of autism disorders (for April 2007) |
We know several families with children who have autism, Asperger syndrome, or a similar disorder. How common is this? Are there early signs to watch for?
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Martha Filipic |
Pam Leong |
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09/28/2007 |
Chow Line: Canning cherry tomatoes not advised |
Where can I find how to can cherry tomatoes? I'm having trouble finding guidelines. |
Martha Filipic |
Jaime Foster |
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10/13/2005 |
Family Fundamentals: Bankruptcy Still an Option Even Under New Rules (for October 2005) |
I was laid off last week and have no prospects yet. Iââ¬â¢ve heard the bankruptcy laws have changed. If I canââ¬â¢t get ahead soon, will I still be able to file?
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Martha Filipic |
Sharon Seiling |
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03/04/2011 |
Chow Line: Help build culture of healthy living, eating (for 3/13/11) |
My family has tried over and over again to eat healthier, be more active, and lose some extra pounds, but our efforts always seem to fizzle within a few weeks. We want to start again, and this time, make it stick. Any advice?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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12/16/2014 |
Chow Line: Make healthful eating fun for kids (8/31/12) |
I’m trying to get my children to eat healthier, but they constantly ask for high-sugar cereal and other foods that aren’t good for them. How can I entice them to eat healthier foods?
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Martha Filipic |
Dan Remley |
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02/12/2010 |
Chow Line: Vegetarian diet? Get nutrients you need (for 2/21/10) |
My partner used to be a vegetarian, and she wants us to try a vegetarian diet for a few months to see if it helps us feel healthier and possibly drop a few pounds. But aren't there nutrients we won't be getting if we don't eat meat?
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Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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07/23/2010 |
Chow Line: Farmed, wild catfish: know nutrition, safety (for Aug. 1, 2010) |
Our family really enjoys eating catfish. Is there much of a difference nutrition-wise between farm-raised catfish that we find at the store and wild catfish we catch on fishing trips? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Kennel |
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02/20/2009 |
Ohio State Faculty Member Honored as Fellow of Food Systems Leadership Institute |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An Ohio State University professor was one of 20 fellows of the Food Systems Leadership Institute honored at the annual meeting of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) in Chicago. |
Martha Filipic |
Robert Birkenholz |
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05/04/2003 |
Chow Line: Vitamin C and iron are great partners (for 5/11/03) |
The last time I gave blood, I was surprised when they told me that citrus fruits were good sources of iron. Is that true?
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Martha Filipic |
Jaime Ackerman |
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04/19/2011 |
Marestail Control Essential to Protect Soybean Yields |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- No-till practices save soil and offer many other benefits, but soybean producers know there's at least one big disadvantage: Not tilling gives weeds, particularly problematic marestail, a chance to thrive.
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Martha Filipic |
Mark Loux |
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10/02/2012 |
Study: An Apple a Day Lowers Level of Blood Chemical Linked to Hardening of the Arteries |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Eating an apple a day might in fact help keep the cardiologist away, new research suggests. In a study of healthy, middle-aged adults, consumption of one apple a day for four weeks lowered by 40 percent blood levels of a substance linked to hardening of the arteries.
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Martha Filipic |
Robert DiSilvestro |
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04/08/2011 |
Nine New AgrAbility Fact Sheets Online |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio AgrAbility Program has produced nine new fact sheets designed to assist farmers after experiencing a disabling condition.
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Martha Filipic |
Kent McGuire |
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03/26/2009 |
Chow Line: Promising research on peanut allergies (for 4/5/09) |
As a new mother, is there anything I can do to reduce the risk that my child will develop a peanut allergy? Should I avoid eating peanuts while breastfeeding? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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06/19/2009 |
Chow Line: Folic acid vital for women (for 6/28/09) |
Is there a new recommendation for folic acid for adult women? |
Martha Filipic |
Julie Shertzer |
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10/19/2011 |
Ohio State Helps Develop Money Management Tool Available Online |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new, free online financial self-assessment tool made available by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is based on work done in part at Ohio State University.
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Martha Filipic |
Cäzilia Loibl |
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06/18/2012 |
Family Fundamentals: Help new parents feel more confident in selves (June 2012) |
My son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first baby. They seem to be focusing on preparing the nursery and stocking up on baby clothes, but I’m concerned they don’t seem to appreciate what it takes to be a good parent. How can I help them prepare for parenting?
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Martha Filipic |
Kara Newby |
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07/13/2012 |
Chow Line: New to canning? Do your homework (7/13/12) |
Since I retired and I have more time on my hands, I’d like to try home canning. Where should I start?
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Martha Filipic |
Linnette Goard |
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08/09/2012 |
Online Challenge Can Help 'Kick Off the Pounds' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One healthy habit a week for six weeks -- that's the cornerstone of a "Kick Off the Pounds" online email challenge sponsored by Ohio State University Extension Aug. 27 through Oct. 9.
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Martha Filipic |
Michelle Treber |
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04/20/2007 |
Chow Line: Take care if using iron skillet for baby food (for 4/29/07) |
I understand that babies are at risk for iron deficiency. Should I cook baby food (such as apple sauce) in a cast-iron skillet to increase the iron content?
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Martha Filipic |
Gail Kaye, Lara Engler |
