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FACS of LifeFACS of LifeExperts explain rural stress and its impact on all communities | FACS of Life Vodcast | S2:E4 In this episode of the FACS of Life, Dr. Christina Proctor - UGA College of Public Health, Noah Hopkins- UGA College of Pubic Health doctoral candidate, and Amanda Harner - UGA Extension Agent, discuss the unique stressors facing rural communities and farmers and why we should all be concerned about them. Resources for this Episode: UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu UGA College of Public Health: https://publichealth.uga.edu Christina Proctors, PhD Bio: https://publichealth.uga.edu/faculty-member/christina-proctor/ Noah Hopkins Bio: https://publichealth.uga.edu/student-profile-noah-hopkins/ USDA | “2022 Census of Agriculture Impacts the Ne...2024-12-181h 04FACS of LifeFACS of LifeTraditional Knowledge Holder Explains Value of Traditional Knowledge | FACS of Life Vodcast | S2:E3 In this episode of the FACS of Life, Traditional Knowledge Holder, Molly Cerridwen - University of Alaska Fairbanks Extension, and Amanda Harner - UGA Extension Agent, discuss the unique role Traditional Knowledge Holders have within Extension services within the Cooperative Extension Services within Alaska & their relevance throughout the USA. This episode helps teach us that if we want to effectively work with people, be that through business, public health, or even as volunteers, we need to consider several things: Ask why locals value the traditions they practice and how we can honor those things. Where are are opportunities...2024-10-2555 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeExperts Explain Canning and Botulism | FACS of Life Vodcast | S2:E2 Episode Description: In this episode of the FACS of Life, returning guest Dr. Carla Schwan - of the National Center for Home Food Preservation, Dr. Kaitlyn Casulli - UGA Extension Process Specialist, and Amanda Harner - UGA Extension Agent, unpack the key issues with health and safety when canning at home. You don’t want to miss this episode with all the important information you need to know as a consumer regarding botulism and validated canning methods and recipes. Resources used for this Episode: 1. “Historical Origins of Food Preservation”. National Center for Home Food Preservation, University of Georgia: https://nchfp...2024-10-2544 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeKids and Sleep | FACS of Life Mini Series | Part 5 Episode Description: In part five of this five-part series on sleep, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Amanda Harner, addresses a few key pieces of information specific to children and teens. Part five is more impactful and informative combined with the information provided in parts one through three of this series. We highly recommend watching the entire series to more fully understand this fifth part. Episode Resources: About Sleep | Sleep | CDC. (n.d.). Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html Drowsy driving in teens - American Academy of Sleep Medicine. (n.d.). Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https...2024-05-3012 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeA Sleep Meditation & Sleep Story to Try | FACS of Life Mini Series | Part 4 Part 4 of this sleep series is intended to provide an opportunity to try a sleep meditation and sleep story. We highly recommend you turn off the “auto play” feature on the bottom of your video, dim the light of your device, and refrain from looking at the screen opting to listen only. Ideally, you will drift off to sleep before the episode ends. The sleep meditation begins at 1:57 and the sleep story begins at 17:08. Disclaimer: The views and thoughts expressed in this video/podcast are the speakers' own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the...2024-05-3027 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeControlling External Influences to Improve Your Sleep | FACS of Life Mini Series | Part 3 In the third part of this five part series on sleep, UGA Extension - Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Amanda Harner, explains the external influences that impact the quality and quantity of our sleep. She also addresses some of the changes we can make to better control these external influences so we get the best sleep we can. Resources: Sleep Challenge | Health & Wellness. (n.d.). Retrieved May 8, 2024, from https://wellness.ucsb.edu/challenges/sleep-challenge Science of Sleep: How is Sleep Regulated? | Sleep Medicine. (n.d.). Retrieved May 14, 2024, from https://sleep.hms.harvard.edu/education-training/public-education/sleep-and-health-education-program/sleep-health-education-48 Don’t le...2024-05-3013 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeActions to Improve Your Sleep | FACS of Life Mini Series | Part 2 Getting a good night sleep is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves! In part 2 of this 5-part series on sleep, Amanda Harner | UGA Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, dives into some of the actions you can take to improve your sleep. References: Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (n.d.). Retrieved May 8, 2024, from https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/public-education/brain-basics/brain-basics-understanding-sleep How does sleep affect health? | University of Chicago News. (n.d.). Retrieved May 8, 2024, from https://news.uchicago.edu/explainer/how-sleep-affects-human-health-explained#sleephygiene Healthy Sleep Habits - Sleep Education...2024-05-3008 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeThe Importance of Sleep | FACS of Life Mini Series | Part 1 Getting a good night sleep is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves! In part 1 of this 5-part series on sleep we Amanda Harner, UGA Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, highlights some critical knowledge points about sleep and hits on the importance of sleep to our health. Resource List from this episode: American Academy of Sleep Medicine | Public Safety Initiatives. (n.d.). Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://aasm.org/advocacy/initiatives/public-safety/ National Center for Statistics and Analysis. (2017, October). Drowsy Driving 2015 (Crash•Stats Brief Statistical Summary. Report No. DOT HS 812 446). Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Ad...2024-05-3009 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeUSDA Director of Food Security & Health Equity discusses MyPlate | FACS of Life Vodcast | S2:E1EPISODE DESCRIPTION: The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity, Dr. Caree Cotwright, and UGA Extension FACS Agent, Amanda Harner, discuss MyPlate in this episode of The FACS of Life. RESOURCES: *UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/ *More on/from Dr. Caree Cotwright: 1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/blog/nutriti... 2. https://www.fns.usda.gov/blog/black-h... 3. https://www.healthykitchens.org/caree... 4. https://www.fcs.uga.edu/people/bio/ca... - More on Secretary Tom Vilsack: https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about... *FNS National Office: https://www.fns.usda.gov/fns-national... *USDA MyPlate: ht...2024-04-1932 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeHousing Expert Explains Affordable Housing | FACS of Life Vodcast | S1:E12EPISODE DESCRIPTION: University of Georgia Assistant Professor of Housing and Community Development, Dr. Jermaine Durham, and Amanda Harner, discus the issues surrounding affordable housing for individuals, families, and communities in this episode of the FACS of Life.   RESOURCES:   UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/ Jermaine Durham: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/people/bio/jermaine-durham Racial Differences in Economic Security: Housing (https://home.treasury.gov/news/featured-stories/racial-differences-in-economic-security-housing) Basic Information about Build Environment (https://www.epa.gov/smm/basic-information-about-built-environment) History Lessons for Today’s Housing Policy The Political Processes of Making Low-Income Housing Po...2024-03-1550 minFACS of LifeFACS of Life4-H Agent Explains the Benefits of Hiking | FACS of Life Vodcast | S1:E11EPISODE DESCRIPTION: University of Georgia County 4-H Agent, Rachel Frisbie, and Amanda Harner, discus the benefits of hiking for all ages in this episode of the FACS of Life. You won’t want to miss this discussion as we also hit on how national and state parks are aiming to make parks more accessible for all people.  RESOURCES:  UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/ An Adventure with Nick and Rachel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnAdventurewithNickRachel The Oxford Review Encyclopaedia of Terms: https://oxford-review.com/oxford-review-encyclopaedia-terms/evidence-based-practice/ Community Needs Assessment. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Dis...2024-02-2340 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeExpert explains Fad Diets part 2 of 2 |FACS of Life podcast | S1:E10EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Registered Dietician, Beth O’Shea Kindamo, and Amanda Harner, finish our discussion about Fad Diets in part two of this 2-part episode of the FACS of Life. Beth is the Assistant Nutrition Educator and Program Coordinator for UGA Extension and Outreach, Nutritional Sciences. She has worked in dietetics for 12 years serving in diverse settings giving her a unique and interesting perspective on Fad Diets. In part two of this episode on Fad Diets Beth and Amanda discuss several popular diets including Keto, Intermittent Fasting, and Paleo. Additionally, several diet trends like “that girl” and “plant-based” are discus...2024-01-261h 04FACS of LifeFACS of LifeExpert explains Fad Diets part 1 of 2 |FACS of Life podcast | S1:E9EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Registered Dietician, Beth O’Shea Kindamo, and Amanda Harner, begin our discussion about Fad Diets in part one of this 2-part episode of the FACS of Life. Beth is the Assistant Nutrition Educator and Program Coordinator for UGA Extension and Outreach, Nutritional Sciences. She has worked in dietetics for 12 years serving in diverse settings giving her a unique and interesting perspective on Fad Diets. In part one of this episode on Fad Diets Beth and Amanda lay the ground work for a deeper discussion about specific diet trends in episode 2. Episode 1 tackles getting on the same page by...2023-12-1854 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeExpert discusses healthy intimate partner relationships | FACS of Life Podcast | S1:E8EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Family life expert, Ted Futris, PhD, and Amanda Harner, discuss healthy relationships and Elevate (skills-based, evidence-informed program that helps couples form, improve, and sustain healthy relationships) in the episode of the FACS of Life. Ted Futris is the Family Life Specialist for the University of Georgia and is the primary investigator on the Elevate grant project (funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Grant #90ZB0010). In addition to his work with Extension, Dr. Futris serves as the editor of the NCFR Report: Family Focus, the Georgia Athletic Association...2023-11-1748 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeExpert shares on teen mental health |FACS of Life Podcast| S1:E7EPISODE DESCRIPTION: #ruralhealth expert, Jennifer Dunn, LMFT, and Amanda Harner, discuss #teens and #mentalhealth in the episode of the FACS of Life. Jennifer Dunn is a Rural Health Agent for the University of Georgia primarily working with #farmers their #families and Georgia residents who live in #rural settings. RESOURCES: UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/ Jennifer Dunn’s work: https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/expert/2837/jennifer-dunn.html  988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities: https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fac...2023-10-1056 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeExpert explains how nutrition impacts the brain | FACS of Life Podcast | S1:E6 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: #nutritional #neuroscience expert, Dr. Emily Noble, and Amanda Harner, discuss how #nutrition , #exercise , #obesity , and the #microbiome affect the #brain . Dr. Noble primarily works with rodant models but #humans can learn a lot from her #research . In fact, her research does reinforce findings found in human research and may help with the design of future studies in humans. RESOURCES: UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/ UGA Nutritional Neuroscience Laboratory: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/research-... The Noble Lab: https://www.noblelab-uga.com/ World Health Organization | Physical Activity: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sh... National Human Genome...2023-09-1548 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeExpert explains Georgia seafood & its nutritional benefits | FACS of Life Podcast | S1:E5 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: #seafood Specialist, Tori Stivers, and Amanda Harner, discuss the seafood industry in #georgia along with its #nutritional benefits. Many Americans do not consume the amount of recommended seafood. Further, many don't realize all that the #ocean has to offer as a food source. This episode, in collaboration with the #universityofgeorgia Marine #extension , gives viewers and listeners the opportunity to understand more about the complications of Georgia's #seafoodindustry . RESOURCES: UGA Extension: https://extension.uga.edu/ UGA Marine Extension: https://gacoast.uga.edu/ HACCP Training: https://gacoast.uga.edu/outreach/resources-outreach/haccp-training/ About HACCP: https://www.fda.gov/food...2023-08-1852 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeRadon, the leading #cause of lung cancer in non-smokers The Facts on Radon & Lung Cancer | (Family & Consumer Science) FACS of Life Podcast (Season 1, Episode 4) EPISODE DESCRIPTION: #radon Educator, Derek Cooper, and Amanda Harner, discuss radon gas and its #health effects. When we think of what causes lung cancer we often immediately think of smoking. Though #smoking is the #leadingcause of #lungcancer in the US it is often not well known that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US. However, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers in the US. Radon levels are above Environmental Protection Levels in about 1 in 15 US...2023-07-2151 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeThe Facts on Infant & Maternal Nutrition | (Family & Consumer Science) FACS of Life Podcast (Season 1, Episode 3 part 2) EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Dr. Sina Gallo, Dr. Alex Kojo Anderson, and Amanda Harner, explore infant and maternal nutrition throughout the lifespan in this 2 part episode of the FACS of Life | Infant & Maternal Nutrition. Listening to this episode could shed some light on your current nutrition habits and attitudes towards food. If you plan to be a leader in your community this is an important topic. Many chronic health conditions can be, at minimum, managed through good nutrition and, at best, avoided completely through good nutrition. This is the case throughout the lifespan which includes during formation in the womb. RESOURCES...2023-06-2257 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeThe Facts on Infant & Maternal Nutrition | (Family & Consumer Science) FACS of Life Podcast (Season 1, Episode 3 part 1) EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Dr. Sina Gallo, Dr. Alex Kojo Anderson, and Amanda Harner, explore infant and maternal nutrition throughout the lifespan in this 2 part episode of the FACS of Life | Infant & Maternal Nutrition. Listening to this episode could shed some light on your current nutrition habits and attitudes towards food. If you plan to be a leader in your community this is an important topic. Many chronic health conditions can be, at minimum, managed through good nutrition and, at best, avoided completely through good nutrition. This is the case throughout the lifespan which includes during formation in the womb. RESOURCES...2023-06-2243 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeFood Safety & Chronic Disease | FACS of Life Podcast (Season 1, Episode 2) EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Dr. Carla Schwan, and Amanda Harner, explore food safety and chronic disease in this episode of the FACS of Life. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1 in 10 people around the world become sick after eating contaminated food and about 420,000 people die yearly as a result of contaminated food. According to the Center for Disease Control 1 in 6 people in the U.S. fall victim to foodborne illness yearly with about 128,000 being hospitalized. Foodborne illness is a serious issue that can have serious life-altering consequences in the most severe cases. RESOURCES: If you have more questions...2023-05-1536 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeWhat is Extension? | FACS of Life Podcast (S1:E1)EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Land Grant Universities were established in the late 19th century to make higher education and research more accessible to the average person. This episode of the FACS of Life explores what Cooperative Extension is and what resources Extension offers to the communities it serves. More specifically Dr. Anisa Zvonkovic and Dr. Allisen Penn, along with host Amanda Harner, guide listeners on a journey to understand what residents of the state of Georgia can expect from the University of Georgia Extension and the area of Family and Consumer Sciences Agents serving their local communities across Georgia.2023-04-1955 minFACS of LifeFACS of LifeFACS of Life TrailerWelcome to the FACS of Life  As a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent for the University of Georgia most of my work focuses on the prevention and management of chronic diseases through nutrition education and programming, but also education and programming on a wide range of other topics known to be associated with chronic health conditions. Many people don't understand how their health connects to finances, relationships, their environment, food, nutrition, and personal development.  This video podcast will cover a wide range of topics under the umbrella of family and consumer sciences.   The goal is to bring current research to y...2023-03-1302 min