LIFE@OSU

Through increasing opportunities to be active, individuals with disabilities can create healthy habits that will enable them to limit their risk for a variety of health related conditions and promote a better quality of life.

The H1N1 flu, sometimes called the swine flu, is a new virus causing mild to severe illness. The FDA has now approved a H1N1 vaccine and it should become available hopefully sometime in October.

We asked graduates of the Class of 2009 to pass on their advice to new OSU students. Here’s what they had to say: Form really good relationships with your professors, Enjoy every minute, Find your passion…

“Although most of us know what changes we need to make in our lives to improve our fitness, we tend to have trouble finding motivation,” says Grant Stalley, a junior majoring in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, who loves to stay in shape.

When working with young children age three through five, the most challenging task for teachers is to use as few directions as possible and create an environment for these energetic and bright minds to learn. Your lesson will be most effective if you know the interests of the children and can incorporate them with hands-on,

To get children excited about eating healthy foods, set a good example and make eating fun! Encourage children to eat fruits and vegetables and talk about why they’re healthy and so helpful.

“Losing as little as 3%-5% of our weight can improve our health significantly” says professor Melinda Manore who studies the impact of nutrition and exercise on total body health.

It’s a perfect time of year to start healthy habits outdoors! According to assistant professor and Extension faculty Kathy Gunter, the simple act of taking a walk after dinner as a family may help children learn the value of physical activity.

Have you been thinking lately about how you might contribute to your community? Sharon Johnson, associate professor and OSU Extension faculty member in Southern Oregon thinks we should.

Researchers have discovered that strong, healthy families share some common traits. Strong families: Express affection, encouragement, and appreciation through words and actions. Let each family member know they are special.