College publications are given 2-part "pub numbers" that are used to identify them. The first part (the prefix) is a set of letters that indicates which series the document belongs to. A series is a grouping of documents that share similar content. The second part of the pub number is just a sequential number.
In descending order, by date published.
4/7/2023 (new)
Authors: Emily DeWitt, Heather Norman-Burgdolf
Obesity affects both adults and youths in the United States. More than one in three adults and one in five youths have obesity. Experts define being overweight or having obesity as increased body fat that may play a role in health risk.
Departments: Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 1.95 mb
Pages: 4
4/6/2023 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick
The "drug talk" may be one of the most uncomfortable yet important conversations a caregiver will have with a child. The conversation is important because of the long-term implications for the child's health, development, and future, but it is uncomfortable because most caregivers have not received meaningful guidance on how to have this dialogue. Fortunately, new research has shed light on how to talk to kids about drugs.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 903 kb
Pages: 3
4/6/2023 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick
Overdose deaths surpassed car accidents in 2016 as the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. In 2021, the U.S. experienced more than 100,000 overdoses. That is twice the capacity of most major college football stadiums, and every single overdose is preventable. While research shows that there are many ways to reduce overdoses and overdose deaths, the most effective is access to naloxone.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 326 kb
Pages: 2
3/29/2023 (new)
Authors: Emily DeWitt, Heather Norman-Burgdolf
Our society has trained us to think our body weight directly reflects our health. However, body weight is complex and something about which researchers still are learning. This publication will explain the basics of body weight, body fat, and the relationship between weight and health. Practical strategies are also included to help you focus on overall health rather than weight alone.
Departments: Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 2.77 mb
Pages: 4
11/9/2022 (new)
Authors: Alex Elswick, Amanda Falin-Bennett, Michelle Lofwall
The opioid epidemic has ravaged communities across the United States. In two decades, the United States has experienced around 900,000 overdose deaths. In many ways, the so-called opioid epidemic may be better understood as an overdose epidemic.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Sciences, various
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 431 kb
Pages: 4
10/27/2022 (minor revision)
Authors: Alex Elswick
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is one of the most complex, baffling, and heartbreaking conditions in the world. Most people know at least one significant person in their lives who has been affected. In fact, about one in eight people will be addicted to drugs or alcohol at some point. And while this statistic shows how common addiction really is, many of us lack a clear understanding of addiction.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 887 kb
Pages: 3
7/23/2020 (new)
Authors: Kerri Ashurst, Natalie Jones, Amy Kostelic, Heather Norman-Burgdolf
A cancer diagnosis can be a source of considerable emotional stress on both you and your loved ones. You may experience feelings of depression, anxiety and fear after a cancer diagnosis. This article discusses normal reactions to a cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as signs that you might have a mental health concern.
Departments: Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 825 kb
Pages: 4
7/23/2020 (new)
Authors: Kerri Ashurst, Natalie Jones, Amy Kostelic, Katie Lewis, Heather Norman-Burgdolf
Nutrition status affects cancer outcomes, tolerance to treatment, and quality of life. Cancer treatment can increase calorie, protein, vitamin, and mineral needs, but at the same time cause side effects that make obtaining adequate nutrition difficult. This article offers healthy ways to maintain body weight and muscle mass, including a recipe for a nutritional wellness shake.
Departments: Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition Services
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 1.72 mb
Pages: 7
7/23/2020 (new)
Authors: Kerri Ashurst, Natalie Jones, Amy Kostelic, Heather Norman-Burgdolf
As a cancer patient's needs change with the course of the disease and/or treatment, a primary cancer caregiver may wear many hats. They may serve as a companion, home health aide, chauffer, chef, housekeeper, financial manager or appointment maker. This publication will help caregivers prepare for the evolving emotional and physical demands of cancer caregiving and highlight ways to take care of oneself.
Departments: Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 1.00 mb
Pages: 4
7/23/2020 (new)
Authors: Kerri Ashurst, Natalie Jones, Amy Kostelic, Heather Norman-Burgdolf
Talking to someone with cancer often creates fears of saying something inappropriate or making the person upset. As a result, many people talk in whispers or opt to say nothing at all. This publication will provide tips on ways to communicate and interact with someone living with cancer.
Departments: Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 850 kb
Pages: 5
7/23/2020 (new)
Authors: Kerri Ashurst, Natalie Jones, Amy Kostelic, Heather Norman-Burgdolf
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. each year. Kentucky faces the highest cancer occurrence and death rates in the United States. Fortunately, through prevention and treatments those numbers can be reduced.
Departments: Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 1.00 mb
Pages: 4
1/28/2019 (new)
Authors: Natalie Jones, Janet Kurzynske, Joann Liankhammy, Sarah Martin, Jean Najor
It is likely that 13 million people in the US suffer from regular urine leaks. Many more women have the issue than men. Some women leak daily, while others may have the issue once-in-a-while. You may fall somewhere in between. Urinary incontinence (UI) can happen at any age, but occurrences increase in young adulthood and steadily rise in older adults. A combination of embarrassment and belief that UI is a natural part of ageing and childbirth, prevent women from speaking with a healthcare professional. Women should not ignore UI, as treatment can be relatively simple and often effective.
Departments: Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 309 kb
Pages: 5
7/27/2010 (new)
Authors: Ingrid Adams
Ovarian cancer occurs when cells in one or both ovaries grow out of control. Ovarian cancer can spread to other parts of the body if it is not found early. The cause of ovarian cancer is not known, but certain factors help you know if you are at risk for developing the disease.
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences, HES Nutrition and Food Science
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 1.39 mb
Pages: 4
7/2/2003 (new)
Authors: Laura John
Departments: Family and Consumer Sciences
Series: FCS: Health and Wellness (FCS8 series)
Size: 125 kb
Pages: 2
