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Wellness Wednesdays with FCHS.

Wellness on Wednesday webinars with Family & Community Health Sciences will focus on a variety of topics related to food, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. This series will walk you through the easy steps that you can take to add positive health behaviors into your day. From fitting in more movement to eating more mindfully, now is the time to make some of those small changes that will improve your health in a large way.

Details

Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. to learn from experts in the Department of Family & Community Health Sciences, Rutgers Cooperative Extension. All sessions are free, will last approximately 45 minutes, and will be provided via Zoom. To join, you will need either a computer, tablet, or smartphone with speakers.

You must register to participate. See below for the title and descriptions of each webinar and click on the link below to register.

Missed a session? Webinars will be recorded through Zoom and posted below as they become available.

Upcoming Webinars

  1. September 18: The Gut Microbiome and Cancer
    Join us for a presentation on how gut microbiome health can affect cancer risk and cancer treatment. We will learn about the lifestyle and nutrition habits that can nourish gut health, as well as the factors that may have negative impacts.
    Presenter: Cecilia Gomez, Community Cancer Control Specialist, Rutgers Cancer Institute, Community Outreach and Engagement
  2. September 25: Celebrating National Women's Health and Fitness Day!
    Join us to celebrate National Women's Health and Fitness Day. Learn about the top health issues impacting women and how you can prioritize your wellness to achieve better health.
    Presenter: Veronica Jones, PhD, MPH, CHES
  3. October 2: Tips for Being More Productive
    With all the things that keep us busy it can be hard to focus on tasks to be productive.  Join us to discuss ways to help reduce our stress and increase productivity.
    Presenter: Rachel Tansey, MA
  4. October 9: Celebrating National Coming Out Day: Tips on Supporting your LGTBQIA2S+ Family and Friends
    Did you know October 11th is National Coming Out Day? "Coming out" to family, friends, or peers about one's sexual orientation and/or gender identify/expression can be a unique experience that varies based on a multitude of internal and external influences. No matter the experience, there are ways to support individuals going through the coming out process. Join Ricardo Kairios, FCHS Educator / Assistant Professor, to gain useful information about the LGBTQIA2S+ community, learn tips to help support belonging, and obtain resources for continued education.
    Presenter: Ricardo Kairios, MS, Mercer County FCHS Educator
  5. October 16: Adaptive Fitness Methods
    Celebrate National Disability and Physical Therapy month! Learn accessible & inclusive fitness strategies and adaptations appropriate for a wide range of physical abilities.
    Presenter: Erin Comollo, EdD, Certified CrossFit Trainer
  6. October 23: Nutrition for Immune Health
    With cold and flu season coming up, join us to learn how a balanced diet can support your immune system. We will look at specific nutrients and how they support immunity, as well as provide practical strategies for getting these nutrients from whole foods. Wrap up with us as we touch on other areas of wellness to support your health during cold and flu season.
    Presenter: Anneliese Kuemmerle, MS, RD
  7. October 30: Happy and Healthy Halloween Hauntings
    Celebrate Halloween in a safe and healthy way with your family and friends. We will review tips on safety, taming a child's sweet tooth, and share some healthy recipes.
    Presenter: Jen Salt Taylor, RDN, CHES
  8. November 6: Decoding Nutrition Labels
    Join us to learn how to decode the nutrition facts panel and packaging claims. In honor of American Diabetes Month, we will highlight important nutrients to focus on to determine if a food fits your diabetic eating plan.
    Presenter: Jen Salt Taylor, RDN, CHES
  9. November 13: Let's Get Physical: Aerobic Activities and Understanding the Physical Activity Intensity Scale
    The current physical activity recommendations for aerobic activity are to engage in 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week. You may be asking, "What does moderate intensity mean?" or "How do I use the intensity scale while being active?". Join Ricardo Kairios, FCHS Educator / Assistant Professor, to learn the basics about the activity intensity scale, how you can identify your level of intensity while being active, and strategies you can use during activity to help increase the intensity of your activity.
    Presenter: Ricardo Kairios, MS, Mercer County FCHS Educator
  10. November 20: Drink-up for Healthy Skin
    Did you know that staying hydrated not only keeps your skin glowing but also boosts your brain, digestion, and overall health? Join Delma Yorimoto for simple tips to make staying hydrated easier.
    Presenter: Delma Yorimoto, MS, MBA
  11. December 4: Financial Wellness: Year-End Tax-Saving Strategies
    At the end of each calendar (tax) year, taxpayers lose most opportunities to reduce their taxable income and lower their tax bill. This class will describe actions that people can take before December 31 including early RMD withdrawals during financial "gap years," preparing a draft tax return, comparing current and prior year income and expenses, tax loss harvesting, and more.
    Presenter: Barbara O'Neill, Ph.D., CFP, CRPC, AFC, CFEd, CPFFE, Distinguished Professor Emerita, Rutgers University
  12. December 11: Winter Foodies: Taking Advantage of Jersey Produce During the Winter
    Hey New Jersey, wondering how to still take advantage of NJ produce during the winter? Join Ricardo Kairios, FCHS Educator, to learn which produce is available in NJ during the winter and easy recipes you can use to add these items to your plate!
    Presenter: Ricardo Kairios, MS

Webinar Archive

Chronic Disease Prevention

    Arthritis

    1. Arthritis 101: Prevention & Control (9/27/2023)

    Cancer

    1. Berries and You: Perfect Together (6/9/2021)
    2. Bringing Vegetables to the Table: A Celebration of the Harvest (10/20/2021)
    3. Cancer Basics (2/15/2023)
    4. Cancer Basics (6/28/2023)
    5. Coffee: Should it be Your Mug of Choice? (12/8/2021)
    6. Controlling Your Cancer Risk (7/13/2022)
    7. Eating for Cancer Prevention (9/6/2023)
    8. Embracing the Power of Prevention (11/4/2020)
    9. Functional Foods: Mushrooms (8/4/2021)
    10. Nutrition for Colorectal Health (8/3/2022)
    11. Prostate Health and Cancer Prevention (8/9/2023)
    12. Sun Safety (8/17/2022)
    13. Update on the Power of Prevention (3/9/2022)

    Diabetes

    1. Living Well with Diabetes (11/3/2021)
    2. Pre-Diabetes Prevention: Tips to Take Control (11/16/2022)
    3. Prediabetes: Take Action with the National Diabetes Prevention Program (10/28/2020)
    4. What to Eat with Diabetes (10/26/2022)

    Gut Health

    1. Fiber and Gut Health: Keeping You and Your Microbiome Happy (10/27/2021)
    2. What You Need to Know About Celiac Disease (9/15/2021)

    Heart Disease

    1. Cholesterol: What You Need to Know for a Healthy Heart (9/1/2021)
    2. Cooking Your Way to a Healthy Heart (2/8/2023)
    3. Heart Health: How Fiber Helps Prevent Disease (6/16/2021)
    4. Nutrition and Heart Disease (2/14/2024)
    5. Realistic Portion Sizes for Improved Heart Health (8/2/2023)
    6. Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease with Fiber (10/14/2020)
    7. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Hypertension: The Silent Killer (2/3/2021)
    8. The DASH or Mediterranean Diet: Which is Better? (2/16/2022)

    Osteoporosis

    1. Strong Bones for Life (10/21/2020)
    2. Strong Bones for a Lifetime (5/27/2020)

    Physical Activity

    1. Let's Get Physical: Simple Ways to Engage in Physical Activity During a Busy Week (11/1/2023)
    2. BeneFITS of Physical Activity (5/3/2023)
    3. BeneFITS of Walking (6/15/2022)
    4. Eight Dimensions of Wellness - Fostering Physical Wellness (3/8/2023)
    5. Exercise for Those Over Age 50 (6/14/2023)
    6. Functional Fitness For All (8/7/2024)
    7. Let's Get Physical: Easy Movements for Balance and Flexibility (1/10/2024)
    8. Muscle-Building Exercises (8/21/2024)
    9. Simple Exercises to Keep Your Joints and Body Strong (5/17/2023)
    10. Sitting, the Silent Killer (6/3/2020)
    11. Step It Up - Ways to Be More Physically Active (2/28/2024)
    12. Step It Up Adding More Movement into your Day (2/9/2022)
    13. The NEAT Way to Fitting in Movement (1/6/2021)

    Thyroid Diseases

    1. What You Need to Know about Hypo- and Hyperthyroidism (1/19/2022)

    Family Meals & Healthy Eating Approaches for Children

    1. Benefits of Family Meals (6/24/2020)
    2. Do-It-Yourself Baby Food (9/30/2020)
    3. Kids in the Kitchen (2/21/2024)
    4. Make Time for Snack Time (7/8/2020)
    5. Mindful Family Meals (7/15/2020)
    6. Pivoting the Picky Eater (6/17/2020)
    7. Quick & Easy Ways for Families to Eat More Fruits & Vegetables (8/26/2020)

    Healthy Eating Strategies

    1. Added Sugars (8/12/2020)
    2. Ask the Expert: Healthy Eating & Timesaving Tips (3/16/2022)
    3. Bean Basics and Benefits (2/24/2021)
    4. Boost Your Nutrition with Breakfast (9/14/2022)
    5. Build a Better Salad (5/5/2021)
    6. Build a Better Smoothie (8/11/2021)
    7. Chocolate: Is It the New Health Food? (2/17/2021)
    8. Diet Fads: What Really Works? (4/21/2021)
    9. Dietary Supplements 101 (7/24/2024)
    10. Easy Changes, Make Healthy Eating a Habit (7/22/2020)
    11. Eat This Not That (7/20/2022)
    12. Eating Healthy On a Budget (8/19/2020)
    13. Eating for Planetary Health and Human Health (4/20/2022)
    14. Eating the Rainbow: Adding a Variety of Colorful Fruits and Vegetables to Your Plate (3/6/2024)
    15. Everyday Mindfulness (7/28/2021)
    16. Exploring the Low FODMAP Diet (8/30/2023)
    17. Fad Diets: Is Keto a Sustainable Diet? (9/29/2021)
    18. Food Safety for Older Americans (5/10/2023)
    19. Food Too Good to Waste (11/30/2022)
    20. Foods that Fight Pain: Separating Myth from Fact (6/22/2022)
    21. Healthy Eating Patterns for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (6/29/2022)
    22. Healthy Snacks for Teens and Adults (3/13/2024)
    23. Infusing Eco Therapy into Your Day (8/18/2021)
    24. Intermittent Fasting: Is it an Effective Weight Loss Strategy? (3/2/2022)
    25. Labeling Genetically Modified Foods (4/14/2021)
    26. Let's Go Nuts (7/29/2020)
    27. Let's Go Nuts (3/10/2021)
    28. Living with Food Allergies (5/4/2022)
    29. Meal Planning to Save Money (8/24/2022)
    30. Myths and Facts about Popular Diet Strategies (7/27/2022)
    31. Picky Eaters and Power Struggles: Learn to Feed Your Family Stress-Free (4/27/2022)
    32. Plant-Based Proteins (7/17/2024)
    33. Power Up Your Plate: Exploring the Benefits of Protein for a Healthier You (5/24/2023)
    34. Preparing Healthy School Lunches and Snacks (9/13/2023)
    35. Processed Foods and How they Affect Nutrition (5/12/2021)
    36. Seafood and Healthy Living Part One (3/17/2021)
    37. Seafood and Healthy Living Part Two (3/24/2021)
    38. Sleep Secret (8/25/2021)
    39. Supporting a Strong Immune System (5/19/2021)
    40. Surviving Seasonal Stress (12/7/2022)
    41. Tasty Tips for Snacking Using the Nutrition Facts Label (5/26/2021)
    42. Tea: Drink to Your Health (4/28/2021)
    43. The Calcium Connection (10/19/2022)
    44. The Carbohydrate Conundrum: Myths and Facts about Carbs in Diabetes and More! (11/15/2023)
    45. The MIND Diet: Good Nutrition for Brain Health (4/26/2023)
    46. Vegetarian Diets Save Hearts and Homes: Small Actions, Big Changes (10/6/2021)
    47. What's on the Nutrition Facts Label (8/21/2020)
    48. What's the Catch NJ Seafood and Healthy Living Part 1 (3/23/2022)
    49. What's the Catch NJ Seafood and Healthy Living Part 2 (3/30/2022)
    50. What's the Scoop: Sugar Substitutes and Sweeteners (11/10/2021)
    51. Wholesome Whole Grains (3/3/2021)
    52. Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder and Your Diet (1/17/2024)

    Healthy Pantry, Kitchen & Cooking Strategies

    1. Root-to-Fruit Cooking: Get the Most out of Your Produce (9/20/2023)
    2. A Closer Look at Sourdough Bread and other Fermented Foods (8/28/2024)
    3. All About Cooking Fats and Oils (5/31/2023)
    4. Ask the Expert: Food Safety Myth vs Truth (2/23/2022)
    5. Build a Better Bagged School Lunch (1/26/2022)
    6. Build a Better Beverage (5/18/2022)
    7. Cooking Basics and Kitchen Hacks (9/2/2020)
    8. Double Duty Meals (9/21/2022)
    9. Eat Greens! (5/20/2020)
    10. Energizing Drinks (3/22/2023)
    11. Getting Started with Home Food Preservation (7/5/2023)
    12. Getting the Most Out of Your Grocery Order (2/2/2022)
    13. Grilling with Care (6/10/2020)
    14. Lead Poisoning Prevention and Nutrition (6/1/2022)
    15. Lose the Salt, not the Flavor: Reducing Sodium in your Everyday Cooking (2/1/2023)
    16. Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Meals (9/9/2020)
    17. Nine Staple Foods of the Mediterranean Eating Plan (7/1/2020)
    18. Preserving Foods at Home: An Overview of Safe Options (7/21/2021)
    19. Prevent Food Waste at Home: Tips for Easy and Safe Food Preservation (7/10/2024)
    20. Preventing Food Waste at Home (5/13/2020)
    21. Sourdough: The Basics (12/9/2020)
    22. Stocking Your Mediterranean Pantry (10/7/2020)
    23. Thirty-Minute Meals (9/23/2020)
    24. Tips to Stay Hydrated (8/23/2023)
    25. Uncovering the Enigma of the Instant Pot (9/16/2020)
    26. Understanding the New NJ Cottage Food Law (7/12/2023)
    27. Warm Up with Healthy Soups (1/12/2022)

    Mindful Living Strategies

    1. Artistic Creativity for Health Across the Lifespan (4/7/2021)
    2. Avoiding Stress Eating (11/9/2022)
    3. Brain Health: Connecting Your Mind and Body with Meditation (6/8/2022)
    4. Breath Your Stress Away (4/5/2023)
    5. Breathing Easier: The Basics of Smoking-Related Illnesses & Secondhand Smoke (2/7/2024)
    6. Bridging the Rural Behavioral Health Treatment Access Gap through Community Engagement and Technology (5/22/2024)
    7. Bring Out Your Inner Green Thumb Through House Plants! (6/12/2024)
    8. Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health - National Public Health Week (4/3/2024)
    9. Climate Conundrum: How a Changing Climate Affects Human Nutrition (10/12/2022)
    10. Communicating Effectively with Loved Ones with Alzheimer's and Dementia (5/8/2024)
    11. Defining, Identifying and Managing Risky Substance Use (3/29/2023)
    12. Digital Wellness: How to Inventory and Protect Your Digital Assets (4/12/2023)
    13. E-cigarettes and Vaping in 2022 (4/13/2022)
    14. Eating Disorders: Signs, Symptoms and Support (12/6/2023)
    15. Eight Dimensions of Wellness - Emotional (7/26/2023)
    16. Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Fostering Social Wellness (2/22/2023)
    17. Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Intellectual (6/21/2023)
    18. Filling Your Day with Fruits and Veggies (2/10/2021)
    19. Financial Wellness: 35 Useful Personal Finance Web Sites (7/31/2024)
    20. Give Yourself a Financial Check-Up (11/2/2022)
    21. Healthy Habits that Support Eye Health (9/28/2022)
    22. Healthy Lifestyles as We Age (1/31/2024)
    23. Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body (5/15/2024)
    24. Helping Families and Communities Support People with Behavioral Health Challenges (8/16/2023)
    25. How Can We Increase Social Support for Rural Residents Seeking Evidence-Based Treatment for Opioid Use? (3/27/2024)
    26. Introduction to Health Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community (7/6/2022)
    27. Keeping Up the Beat: Self Management Techniques for Cardiovascular Disease (9/22/2021)
    28. Keeping a Healthy Home (6/26/2024)
    29. Lessons for Long Life (2/3/2021)
    30. Longevity & Healthy Living (10/5/2022)
    31. Making Resolutions for Better Health (1/5/2022)
    32. Mindful Eating Tips to Curb Stress Eating (4/19/2023)
    33. Mindful Meditation and Stress Reduction (4/27/2022)
    34. New Year a Better You (1/11/2023)
    35. Personal Pandemic Safety Risk Management (7/14/2021)
    36. Sleep Secret - STUDENT EDITION DURING PRE-FINALS WEEK (12/14/2022)
    37. Slowing Down: Rethinking Your Relationship with Time (1/18/2023)
    38. Small Steps to Financial Wellness (7/19/2023)
    39. Small Steps to Improve Your Health and Finances in 2021 (1/27/2021)
    40. Strategies a Rural Substance Use Training Center is Implementing to Partner with Community Health Stakeholders in New Jersey (1/24/2024)
    41. Strategies to Manage Health Literacy Challenges (10/18/2023)
    42. Stress Less with Laughter (6/30/2021)
    43. Stress and Health: Finding Ways to Cope (4/6/2022)
    44. Stressful Times: The Role of Self-Help and Professional Help (1/20/2021)
    45. Striving for Better Health Using The Stages of Change Model (6/2/2021)
    46. Substance Misuse as a Coping Mechanism (3/1/2023)
    47. The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's (4/24/2024)
    48. The 8 Components of Wellness (10/13/2021)
    49. The Dimensions of Wellness-Introduction (1/25/2023)
    50. The Eight Components of Wellness (8/31/2022)
    51. The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Environmental Wellness (10/11/2023)
    52. The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Occupational Wellness (11/29/2023)
    53. The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Series Conclusions (12/13/2023)
    54. The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Spiritual Wellness (10/25/2023)
    55. The Secret to a Good Night's Sleep (3/15/2023)
    56. The Unexpected Health Benefits of Gardening (3/31/2021)
    57. Tools and Strategies for Effective Behavior Change (3/20/2024)
    58. Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia (5/1/2024)
    59. Understanding Health Disparities and the Importance of Health Equity (4/17/2024)
    60. Welcome Your Wellness (8/10/2022)
    61. Yoga & Mindful Meditation (9/8/2021)
    62. You Are HOW You Eat: How Establishing Mindfulness around Food Consumption can Increase Enjoyment and Promote Wellness (11/8/2023)

    Seasonal & Holiday Eating Tips

    1. Enjoying a Bountiful Harvest (11/17/2021)
    2. Fall Foodies: Taking Advantage of Local NJ Produce in the Fall (10/4/2023)
    3. Healthy Holiday Eating (12/2/2020)
    4. Let's Talk Thanksgiving (11/18/2020)
    5. Smart Choices for Navigating the Summer BBQ (7/3/2024)
    6. Spring Foodies: Taking Advantage of NJ Produce in the Spring! (4/10/2024)
    7. Stress Proof Your Eating: Holiday Edition (12/15/2021)
    8. Summer Foodies (6/5/2024)
    9. Summer Herbs for Flavor All Year (6/23/2021)
    10. Summer Safety (6/7/2023)
    11. Summer Savvy Sweet & Savory Supper Suggestions (8/14/2024)
    12. Summertime and Healthy Eating is Easy (7/7/2021)