Talking FACS

Sleep for Good Health

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 47
 
Do you have trouble sleeping?  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones discuss the importance of sleep.  How much sleep do we need each night?  What are some routines that we can engage in to help promote sleep?  What are the health benefits of sleep?  Dr. Hunter and Natalie will discuss all these questions and many more! 
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Cancer in Kentucky

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Nathan Vanderford, UK College of Medicine, Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology and Markey Cancer Center
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Kentucky tops the list for cancer and cancer related deaths.  May is Cancer Research Awareness Month and throughout the month, we will be talking about cancer.  Dr. Vanderford from the Markey Cancer Center will be breaking down the research, the statistics, what can be done to combat cancer and what the Markey Cancer Center is doing in Kentucky communities to raise awareness and educate the people of the Commonwealth.
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Distracted Driving

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 46
Distractions are all around us.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones explore many driving distractions and the implications those distractions can have on our lives.  The statistics are striking!  This is an episode that you'll want to listen to with your whole family and pledge to each other to drive distraction free!
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Sportsmanship: When the goal of the game is FUN!

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
Episode 45
Teaching children to be good sports is an important developmental skill that puts them on the path to being great humans.  Helping children understand that the goal of every game is not about winning or losing, but about having fun can be a bit of a stretch for some parents.  This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. David Weisenhorn explore important foundational skills that can foster good sportsmanship throughout life.  So gather the kids and listen to this show, together.
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Healthy Eating on the Go

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 44
Making healthy food choices while traveling can sometimes be challenging.  This week Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf share tips for enjoying healthy eating while on the go!  Not only do they discuss ideas that will increase your odds for choosing healthy options but their tips might save you a little cash, as well!
Publication: Dining Out the Healthy Way
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Have you Vaccinated?

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 43
Vaccinations are one way that we can protect ourselves and our children from diseases. What are vaccines? What happens when we get a vaccination shot? Are the vaccinations you received as a child still effective?  This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones sit down to answer all these questions and more.
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Dealing with Relationship Conflict

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
Episode 42
Building strong relationships is tough.  Conflict can be a stumbling block to building a healthy relationship.  This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. David Weisenhorn discuss ways to deal with conflict in a relationship in a healthy way that will strengthen the bonds.
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The Science Behind the Keto Diet

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 41
Have you heard of the Keto Diet?  If you have spent any time on social media, you've probably seen lots of posts referencing this diet; but, do you really understand how it works and the processes your body is going through when you follow this type of diet?  Listen in to this episode of Talking FACS as Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf explore the science behind the Ketogenic Diet.
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Sweet Enough without all that Sugar

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 40
Sugar is everywhere!  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf delve into the low down on sugar.  They talk about sugar's role in our bodies, as well as how consuming too much can lead to serious health conditions.  They wrap up their discussion with realistic ways to reduce sugar in the diet.
Publication: Sweet Enough without all that Sugar
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Probiotics and More

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 39
Probiotics, prebiotics, symbiotics, oh my! In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Hunter and Dr. Norman-Burgdolf are talking about the bacteria in your gut! Listen for an informed discussion about the gut bacteria and its impact on your overall health.
All the terms mentioned in this discussion can be found in the full episode transcript.

The Gluten Free Diet

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 38
Some people think that going "Gluten Free" may help them become healthier.  But do you really know what gluten is?  This week on Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the truths and misconceptions about gluten and the role that it plays in a healthy diet.
The Gluten Free Choice
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Making your Fitness App Work for 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 37
With more than 320K fitness apps currently available for download, selecting the best app for you can be a bit daunting.  This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter visits with Natalie Jones to discuss the key components of fitness apps that can make your fitness journey successful. 
Download the FitBlueKY app from the app store on your device.
 
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