Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Just the FACS

Just the FACS

Just the FACS is a new monthly column from the Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences team.

Ohio State Extension educator Paige (Irwin) Shaffer provides food safety tips for summer cookouts and family gatherings.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but lifestyle changes can flip the script. Ohio State University Extension Educator Emily Marrison explains how small habits lead to big heart health wins.
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Stop overplanting and start eating! Ohio State Extension's Holly Bandy discusses how to align your garden with your family’s meals to save time, money, and resources this growing season.
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Find out how to make smart swaps, mindful eating, safer food prep and simple planning while keeping festive flavors you love with tips from Ohio State University's family and consumer sciences educators.
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Harvest brings long days and stress, but small changes, like communication, perspective, self-care and laughter, help farm families manage the season.

As the farming population ages, more agricultural families are forced to balance off-farm jobs, demanding daily chores, and caregiving for aging parents. Ohio State University Extension's LuAnn Duncan explains the impact of this chronic stress and why open communication and planning are vital for rural caregivers.
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While it might feel like a tradition from Grandma’s era, modern science says a "seasonal reset" is more important than ever for our busy lives. From reducing hidden allergens to lowering stress levels, a deep clean is about much more than just a tidy room—it's about your health. Check out these updated tips from Ohio State University Extension’s LuAnn Duncan.

Learn how to inventory your pantry, test your pressure canner, and calculate crop yields to ensure a successful 2026 preserving year.
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Ohio State Extension educator Marie Economos provides sun safety tips to reduce your risk of skin cancer.

Fall weather brings cravings for warm comfort foods, but you don't have to give up nutrition. Learn how simple ingredient swaps—such as Greek yogurt, applesauce, cauliflower, and extra vegetables—can lighten up classic recipes while keeping all the flavor you love this season.