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Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Mohamed Bazina, Assistant Professor of Dentistry with a specialty in Orthodontics, UK College of Dentistry KY Smiles Episode 14 Many parents have questions about when to begin orthodontic treatment.  Our guest, Dr. Mohamed Bazina, shares that answer (and it might surprise you) on this episode KY Smiles on Talking FACS.  He shares useful information about conditions that are especially time sensitive for treatment and how early intervention can be beneficial. For more information visit the American Association of Orthodotics: AAO Information Connect with UK College of Dentistry: Dentistry | UK HealthCare UK Dentistry on Facebook UK Dentistry on Twitter    

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 Season 5, Episode 6 Dietary supplement use is growing in the United States.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares what dietary supplements are, how they impact our nutritional needs and overall health, and who might benefit from supplement use.  She also provides research-based information about when supplement use might be unnecessary and who to consult if you are considering supplementing your diet with these products. For more information: NIH Article - Dietary supplements and nutracueticals market growth during the coronavirus pandemic - Implications for consumers and regulatory oversight Information for Consumers Using Dietary Supplements Understanding Dietary Supplements - FDA.gov Comprender los suplementos dietéticos - FDA.gov

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Guest: LaToya Drake, Program Coordinator for Media and Marketing, UK Nutrition Education Program Season 5, Episode 5 There are many resources available through Cooperative Extension to aid you in making healthy eating choices for your family.  On this episode of Talking FACS, LaToya Drake shares about the Plan. Eat. Move. Website that shares everything from meal planning tips to recipes to information about where to find your local farmers market.  For more information, visit: Plan. Eat. Move. Website KY Nutrition Education Program on Facebook KY Nutrition Education Program on YouTube KY Nutrition Education Program on Pinterest  

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Season 5, Episode 4 Mealtime can be frustrating when a child says they don’t like something. Playing detective can identify easy solutions to support children in trying the foods on their plate. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking shares tips for parents to help uncover the reasons children might object to certain foods. For more information about Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, visit us at one of our local UK Cooperative Extension Offices or online through any of the sites listed below. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Website FCS Facebook FCS Instagram  

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management MoneyWi$e Episode 2, Season 5 Do you understand the concepts involved with investing?  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May breaks down the basic terminology of investing and puts it in language that we can all understand.  She gives ideas for getting started on your own investment journey. For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit: MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Isabel Moreno Hay, Division Chief and Director, Orofacial Pain Program, UK College of Dentistry KY Smiles Episode 13   The quality of our sleep depends on many factors, oral health is one of those factors.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles on Talking FACS, Dr. Moreno Hay shares information about how oral health can impact your sleep and why it is important to let your dentist know about difficulty you might be having.  She also explains how dentists will work with other members of your healthcare team to ensure that you are getting the best night's sleep every night. Connect with UK College of Dentistry: Dentistry | UK HealthCare UK Dentistry on Facebook UK Dentistry on Twitter  

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Season 5, Episode 3 You may have noticed that COVID cases are on the rise across Kentucky and the nation.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones shares information about the variants (Omicron BA.4 and Omicron BA.5) that are responsible for many of the latest rounds of infections and what everyone can do to protect themselves and those around them.  She also discuss vaccine and booster eligibility. Connect with FCS Extension: Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Website FCS Facebook FCS Instagram

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 Season 5,  Episode 2 It takes work to build and maintain relationships.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares tips for "creating a spark" to keep your relationships healthy. For more information about Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, visit us at one of our local UK Cooperative Extension Offices or online through any of the sites listed below. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Website FCS Facebook FCS Instagram

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management MoneyWi$e Episode 1, Season 5 Procrastination is something many of us battle.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff discusses many reasons for procrastination and steps we can take to combat our tendency to procrastinate. For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit: MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Program Coordinator for Physical Activity Season 5, Episode 1 Happy Independence Day.  As you celebrate, we encourage you to do so safely.  This classic episode, recorded for our very first season, share tips on fireworks safety. Connect with FCS Extension: Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Website FCS Facebook FCS Instagram

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Zindell Richardson, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, UK College of Dentistry Kentucky Smiles Episode 12 June is National Men's Health Month, raising awareness about health care for men, while encouraging boys, men, and their families to practice and implements healthy living decisions.On this episode of Kentucky Smiles, Dr. Zindell Richardson shares about oral health and how it is a key component of overall health. Connect with UK College of Dentistry: Dentistry | UK HealthCare UK Dentistry on Facebook UK Dentistry on Twitter

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 35, Season 4 Childhood obesity is an issue that is cause for concern on many levels.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones breaks down the topic and implications that will be felt long after today's children have reached adulthood.  o Connect with FCS Extension: Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Website FCS Facebook FCS Instagram

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 and Dr. Dawn Brewer, Associate Professor and Leader of the UK Superfund Research Center Community Engagement Core Episode 33, Season 4 The UK Superfund Research Center is federally funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and it integrates multidisciplinary research, training, and stakeholder engagement around the common theme of reducing health risks posed by environmental contaminants in vulnerable communities.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Brewer and Dr. Norman-Burgdolf share how eating produce filled with phytonutrients can help our bodies combat the effects of pollution in the environment in which we live. For more information about Superfund Research: UK Superfund Research Center For more information about including fruits and vegetables in your eating plan: FCS3-598 - Make

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e Episode 12, Season 4 We all want to be more productive whether at work, at home, or even at play.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May shares tips for "finding flow" and ways to increase your productivity to enhance your success. If you would like to learn more about productivity skills and resources, ask your county Family and Consumer Sciences  Extension agent about Time Well Spent: Productivity Skills for Success. Finding Flow in 8 Simple Steps For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit: MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Melvyn Yeoh, Assistant Professor of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UK College of Dentistry KY Smiles Episode 11   As with all cancers, early detection is critical to the treatment and survival of oral cancer.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles on Talking FACS, Dr. Melvyn Yeoh shares important habits that we can all develop to improve our own dental hygiene and the outcome, should oral cancer appear. Connect with UK College of Dentistry: Dentistry | UK HealthCare UK Dentistry on Facebook UK Dentistry on Twitter

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Paul Norrod, Extension Specialist for Rural Health and Safety Episode 32, Season 4 In the third show of our stress series,  Dr. Paul Norrod discusses the detrimental health impacts of chronic stress.  He outlines how the build up of stress can negatively influence other heath indicators to cause long-term effects. He also gives some great suggestions for mitigating stress to combat the effect of chronic stress. Connect with FCS Extension: Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Website FCS Facebook FCS Instagram

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Paul Norrod, Extension Specialist for Rural Health and Safety Episode 31, Season 4 Stress is something we all experience.  How we handle or deal with stress can impact how we function and many of our systems within our bodies.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Paul Norrod shares how stress impacts our emotions and feelings.  He discusses the hormones that are released when we are feeling stressed and the role those hormones play in regulating our emotions. This is part two of a three-part series on stress. Connect with FCS Extension: Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Website FCS Facebook FCS Instagram  

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Bethany Giles, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker, Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 34 Whether it is you or a loved one who has had cancer, there may be some recurrence anxiety.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Bethany Giles shares some ways to cope with the anxious feelings that many experience concerning the recurrence of cancer.  She also share what you should do if your cancer does recur. Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center. For more information: Understanding Recurrence - American Cancer Society Connect with the UK Markey Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Paul Norrod, Extension Specialist for Rural Health and Safety Episode 30, Season 4 Stress is something we all experience.  How we handle or deal with stress can impact how we function and many of our systems within our bodies.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Paul Norrod shares how stress impacts our brains.  He shares how stress that builds up over time can affect our ability to think and process properly.  This is part one of a three-part series on stress. Connect with FCS Extension: Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Website FCS Facebook FCS Instagram

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e 11, Season 4 "(Storm) Survivors are faced with so many decisions that can affect their family's financial well-being and their over all well-being." -Nichole Huff At one time, we thought spring was the storm season in Kentucky.  And while we still see many spring storms, it seems any season is now storm season!  This month for the Talking FACS MoneyWi$e segment, Dr. Nichole Huff discusses how to recover financially from natural disasters.  She shares steps to take immediately after the disaster occurs as well as things you can do before disaster strikes in hopes of mitigating the financial effects left in a storm's wake. For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit: MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Facebook Pag