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Tips for Stretching the Family Budget
Sound Living - May 13, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHaving to pay higher prices for goods and services affects families in many ways, often straining a family’s budget. When this occurs, paying attention to your finances and making cuts where necessary can help combat higher prices. When your income, for whatever reason, isn’t meeting your needs ...
Keeping Fruits and Vegetables Fresh; Preparing for Canning Season
Sound Living - May 06, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThere’s nothing more frustrating than purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables – especially at today’s prices – and having to throw some of them out because they went bad before they could be eaten. Kansas State University food scientist and coordinator of the university’s Rapid Response center, K...
The Science of Happiness
Sound Living - April 29, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMultiple studies suggest there is a science to happiness. Participants in this year’s Walk Kansas, an annual eight-week challenge that encourages people to exercise and live more healthfully while working toward a common goal, had access to a webinar that focused on the benefits of being happy. ...
Is Your Skin Protected from the Sun's Harmful Rays
Sound Living - April 22, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSkin cancer is the most common of all cancers – and it’s been on the rise over the past few years. According to the American Cancer Society, more than five million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States – that’s more than all other cancers combined. K-State Extension Northwest...
Outdoor Learning Can Be Simple for Kids
Sound Living - April 15, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe arrival of warmer weather is an opportunity for parents to spend more time outdoors with their children. K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles says there’s just all kinds of really cool activities and opportunities to support our children’s development in...
The Effects of Extreme Heat
Sound Living - April 08, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingExtreme heat often results in the highest annual number of deaths among all weather-related disasters. In most of the U.S., extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees – and it’s becoming more of a health risk. Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundati...
Saving Money and Protecting Planet Earth
Sound Living - April 01, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEarth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. The first Earth Day was held in 1970, and it’s now observed by millions of people in over 190 countries around the world. Kansas State University family resource management specialist El...
Walk Kansas 2024: Shifting Habits
Sound Living - March 25, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDeveloping positive lifestyle habits, such as exercising regularly and eating healthful foods, often require just a little nudge – not a lot of effort or willpower. Walk Kansas 2024 is focusing on how simple shifts can help positive habits stick. State leader for Walk Kansas and the K-State Rese...
Michael Hautus - The Symphony of Sensory Psychophysics
AigoraCast - March 22, 2024 15:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMichael Hautus is an internationally recognized expert in quantitative and experimental psychology. As a professor at the University of Auckland School of Psychology, he specializes in sensory and perceptual systems research, cognitive modelling, and analyzing detection and discrimination judgme...
What is Too Much Screen Time Costing You?
Sound Living - March 18, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTV, smartphones and tablets are part of our culture. That doesn’t mean we should spend every waking minute staring at a screen. In fact, research shows both adults and children benefit from limiting screen time to just a few hours a day. K-State Research and Extension child development specialis...
No More Excuses: Schedule Your Annual Wellness Exam
Sound Living - March 11, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAccording to the National Institutes of Health, even if you feel fine, you should still see your health provider for regular checkups because these annual wellness exams can help you avoid problems in the future. For example, the only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to have it...
National Nutrition Month: Eating a Variety of Foods
Sound Living - March 04, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMyPlate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s dietary guidelines for daily health, recommends one-half of your plate at any meal should include fruits and vegetables; one-quarter each for grains and proteins, and one serving of dairy. March is National Nutrition Month and K-State Research and Ex...
Are You Prepared for Severe Weather Events?
Sound Living - February 26, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingKansas experiences a variety of spring and summertime severe weather events, including tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, lightning and flash flooding. Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 4-8. Kansas State University climatologist and manager of Mesonet, a network of environmental moni...
Eating the Mediterranean Way
Sound Living - February 19, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSome studies have shown that eating nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day could reduce a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease by as much as 60%. An eating style that’s becoming more popular, the Mediterranean Diet, focuses on a holistic approach to incorporating healthy protein and he...
The Importance of Routine Blood Pressure Checks
Sound Living - February 12, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHigh blood pressure – also known as hypertension – is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it may show no symptoms until there are greater problems. The Kansas Health Foundation’s Distinguished Professor of Community Health at Kansas State University, Elaine Johannes, says Extension ...
Shift Your Habits with Walk Kansas
Sound Living - February 05, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWalk Kansas, an annual K-State Research and Extension health initiative that promotes personal health and well-being by helping participants adopt healthful lifestyle habits over an eight-week period, begins March 31st and runs through May 25th. Walk Kansas State Leader and Northeast Area Family...
Use Valentine's Day to Connect with Kids
Sound Living - January 29, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingValentine’s Day typically involves roses, chocolates, dining out and lots of romance. However, Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles says it can also be a time for kindness. He says Valentine’s Day celebrates love and kindness is a key component of love. Wiles discu...
Tzvi Wiesel - Blockchain Barrels: How I “Tokenize” Whiskies
AigoraCast - January 26, 2024 18:11 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsTzvi Wiesel is an experienced whisky investor and trader, focused on fine and rare bottles and casks. He is the Founder and CEO of BAXUS, a marketplace for trading high-end wine and spirits, powered by blockchain technology. Tzvi got his start in the spirits industry initially by accident, when ...
Assistive Technology Basics for Making Daily Tasks Easier
Sound Living - January 22, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAssistive technology can help everyone, but it’s especially beneficial for people with disabilities or older adults. Without assistive technology, Kansas State University Extension specialist in adult development and aging, Erin Martinez, says people may feel excluded and isolated, which increas...
Better Sleep Means Better Health
Sound Living - January 15, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingScience shows a connection between getting a good night’s sleep – night after night – and the impact it has on our body and mind. The K-State Research and Extension Living Well Wednesday webinar series for January, presented by Michelle Lane, senior director of Community Wellness at North Kansas...
Living Well Wednesday Begins in January with Sleep is a Superpower
Sound Living - January 08, 2024 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingNot getting a good night’s sleep can result in more than feeling tired the next day. Science proves sleep directly affects life expectancy, relationships, libido, cardiovascular health and the immune system. The first Living Well Wednesday series of 2024, hosted by K-State Research and Extension...
Taking a Long View on Financial Goals
Sound Living - December 25, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOften when it comes to goal-setting, Kansas State University family resource management specialist Elizabeth Kiss (kish) says we think it’s all or nothing…”We think ‘I have to do this or ‘I have to be focused…’ However, that’s not necessarily the best or most successful way to achieve what your ...
Tips for Making Holiday Candy
Sound Living - December 18, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCandy can be as much of a holiday tradition as decorating the tree, putting up the lights and exchanging gifts. However, some holiday candy, such as fudge, peanut brittle, toffee and peanut butter balls, are a lot more difficult to make than people realize. In fact, K-State Research and Extensio...
Building a Career Pathway for Childhood Care and Education
Sound Living - December 11, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChild Care Aware of Kansas reports a lack of educators is one of the primary barriers to filling childhood care openings in Kansas. As part of a grant-funded project, Kansas State University is working to rebuild the state’s early childhood care and education work force. Associate dean for acade...
A New Plant Hardiness Zone Map Expands Options
Sound Living - December 04, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which is used for nearly all aspects of agriculture, horticulture and natural resources research and Extension recommendations, has been updated. Kansas State University nursery crop and marketing specialist, Cheryl Boyer, was on a USDA technical review team th...
The Benefits of Intergenerational Connections
Sound Living - November 27, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIntergenerational connections can help both older adults and children feel cared for and valued. Research shows that intergenerational programs increase self-esteem and feelings of well-being for both older adults and children. K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford...
3 B's To A Healthier Body And Mind
Sound Living - November 20, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingNo matter what you’re making, having a list of ingredients makes any task much easier. The same is true when you’re trying to build a better body and mind. In this case, the list of ingredients – all starting with the letter “B” – is just three. Johnson County Extension nutrition, food safety an...
Eating Smart and Staying Active
Sound Living - November 13, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBecause it’s easy to eat too much and be less active, the holiday season is sometimes jokingly referred to as belt loosening and elastic waistband season. However, modifying some favorite dishes to reduce sugar, fat and salt, being mindful while eating, staying active and following our normal ro...
Winter Weather Challenges
Sound Living - November 06, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTransitioning from fall to winter creates a variety of weather conditions across Kansas. This might include above average temperatures, frosts and freezes, rain, snow, ice and winds that can create dangerous wind chills. Kansas State University meteorologist Chip Redmond says we need to be for r...
Dr. Parvaneh Parvin - Spice it up with Tech
AigoraCast - November 01, 2023 11:59 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsParvaneh Parvin is a tech-savvy problem solver with a flair for all things culinary. She studied Digital Humanities and Computer Science at the University of Pisa in Italy, where she also earned her PhD in her research into Just-in-time health feedback systems for older adults with mild cognit...
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