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Omega-3s for health

Omega-3 fatty acids play important roles in human health and may help lower the risk of developing heart disease, some forms of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and macular degeneration.

Jung Kwon, Stephanie Polizzi | Nov 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

So you have a school garden...now what to do with that food? The Master Food Preserver episode!

Many school gardens are able to produce an abundance of food. Usually they are able to bring the produce right in to the cafeteria.. But what if you have an overabundance of something? How can you save it? Can you can ...

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, Rick Sherman | Oct 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Food as medicine

We've all heard the expression "you are what you eat." But what does the science say? It turns out that diet is a potent force when it comes to preventing disease.

Stephanie Polizzi | Oct 2024 | Collection

Say NO to disease: The benefits of nitric oxide

NO is a chemical messenger that lowers blood pressure and improves circulation. NO also prompts immune cells to kill bacteria, viruses and cancer cells, and triggers brain cells to communicate.

Stephanie Polizzi | Oct 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Food Hero designs new resource for older adults

In each newsletter there are suggestions and modifications — sticky notes — that allow each topic to be accessible and customized to ingredients on hand or mobility level.

Francesca Lear | Oct 1, 2024 | News story

For these three, internship program sparked interest in full-time OSU Extension career

The Extension internship provides opportunities for interns to gain hands-on experience as an Extension employee. Four former interns went on to land jobs with OSU Extension, and three are current employees.

Francesca Lear | Sep 26, 2024 | News story

Food and mood: How diet is key to mental health

Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health conditions worldwide. Food can keep the brain fueled and also protect it from damage. The food we eat is a powerful way to control our moods and brain function.

Stephanie Polizzi | Sep 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Coast to Forest: Mental Health Promotion in Rural Oregon

The Coast to Forest Project builds on community strengths to promote mental health and reduce substance use in rural Oregon. Browse statewide and county-specific resources. Relevant for all audiences.

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Elementary AgFest teaches Marion County students about local food system

The event drew more than 500 third graders, teachers and chaperones over four days to the Chemeketa Community College Agriculture Complex and Marion Polk Food Share Youth Farm in Salem.

Carly Kristofik, Kelly Noack | Aug 2024 | Impact story

OSU facilitation of teacher-led Growing Healthy Kids program expands reach of farm-to-school concepts

Since 2021, Oregon State University Extension Service’s Supplemental Nutrition Education Program (SNAP-Ed) unit in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties’ facilitation of a teacher-led version of the Growing Healthy Kids program supports ...

Carly Kristofik | Aug 2024 | Impact story