Talking FACS

Trends in Substance Use

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest:  Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Episode 16, Season 2
While teen smoking is at an all time low, the use of e-cigarettes is on the rise.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Alex Elswick discuss the reality of the the trends in substance use from e-cigarettes to overdose deaths to methamphetamine use.
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness - Research and Screening in KY

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest:  Dr. Edward Pavlik, Director of the Ovarian Cancer Screening Program, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center
Special Edition Series – Cancer Conversations Episode 9
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  In this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Ed Pavlik discuss many characteristics and issues associated with cancer of the ovaries.  They also discuss the Kentucky Ovarian Cancer Screening Program and the eligibility requirements for Kentucky women to participate.  The Ovarian Cancer Research Program has been supported since its inception by the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association, as they recognize the importance of early detection in this disease that is often called the silent killer.
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For additional information, click the links below.
Ovarian Screening Program at the University of Kentucky:
Info
Markey Cancer Center
Assessment tools:
Assess Your Risk
Ontario Family History Assessment Tool
The Ontario Family History Assessment tool is a way to determine if a person should be advised to have BRCA1/2 testing.  The Assess Your Risk tool performs a risk evaluation for both ovarian and breast cancers.
 
International Gynecologic Cancer Society Interview
 
Did you know you can support the Ovarian Cancer Screening Program every time you shop at Kroger with your Kroger Plus Card?  Visit Kroger Community Rewards, follow the instructions to add "UK Ovarian Cancer Screening" or #54420 to your card.  Kroger will make a donation based on your spending at no additional cost to you.  The rewards are only available in the Lexington area.

Fad Diets AKA If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 15, Season 2
We hear about them everywhere; on television, on social media, in magazines . . . it seems a new fad diet pops up every day.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf discuss what makes a diet a fad and red flags to look for when evaluating the merits of any "really great way to lose 10 pounds this week" eating plan.  The also discuss components of a healthy eating plan.
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Spotting Fake News

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support
Episode 14, Volume 2
"Fake News" is a term we hear bantered about all over media, today.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Mindy McCulley talk about what fake news actually is and distinguish it from other types of satirical news.
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Health Literacy: Understanding what your doctor is telling you

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 13, Season 2
Understanding what you are being told by your health care provider is critical to your overall health.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones, break down the importance of clearly understanding your health conditions, what you need to do for those conditions and why what you are being asked to do will impact your health and life.
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Understanding Credit and Your Credit Score

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 12, Season 2
What is a credit score? What makes mine change?  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Kelly May discuss credit and credit scores. They answer these questions and many more and talk about the importance of paying bills on time and monitoring your credit consumption habits.
Annual Credit Report website
Annual Credit Report telephone number 1-877-322-8228
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Am I Lying to My Child when I Say the Tooth Fairy is Real?

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Special Back to School Edition
Episode 11, Season 2
Spoiler Alert:  You may not want to listen to this episode with your young children.
The Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus . . . Am I lying when I tell my child they are real?  Dr. David Weisenhorn sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to share the importance of imaginative play and how that play is important to your child's development.
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Amber Silberman, DNP, APRN, NP-C, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, UK Markey Cancer Center
Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations episode 8
Ovarian Cancer is often diagnosed in late stages because its symptoms are similar to many other conditions women experience.  On this edition of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Amber Silberman, from the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some warning signs and conditions that a woman might recognize that could indicate an ovarian cancer.  Additionally, she recommends preventative measures that women can take to help catch this disease in earlier stages leading to improved survival rates.
Connect with the UK Markey Cancer Center
Online Markey Cancer Center
On Facebook @UKMarkey
On Twitter @UKMarkey
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Parenting your Child Through Substance Use

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest:  Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Episode 10, Season 2
Parenting teens is tough!  Navigating the waters of potential substance use is frightening for many parents.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Alex Elswick shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some realistic techniques for dealing with suspected substance use and being the best support that you can be to your teenage children.
For additional information:
National Institute of Drug Abuse  drugabuse.gov
Kentucky Treatment Locator  findhelpnowKY.org
or call
1-833-8KY-HELP
 
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Green Exercise

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 9, Season 2
What is green exercise?  Listen to this episode of Talking FACS with Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones to find out!  Natalie shares the benefits of green exercise and she also discusses important safety precautions to take while exercising!
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The After School Blues

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Special Back to School Edition
Episode 8, Season 2
With school may come the after school meltdown for students under age 12.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. David Weisenhorn, to explore why kids sometimes become a little difficult to handle in the afternoons after school.  Dr. Weisenhorn offers tips to help temper the situation and make evenings more pleasant for the entire family.
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Utilizing LinkedIn for Career Success

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of Alumni Career Services and Amanda Schagane, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services
Episode 7, Season 2
Developing effective networks is critical for career success.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter visits with Caroline Francis and Amanda Schagane about LinkedIn, an important electronic tool that you will want to put in your career toolbox!  When you think of LinkedIn as Facebook with a briefcase, you start to recognize this tool as the key to making and keeping professional relationships in a digital world.
Visit Alumni Career Services online.
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