• Choosing a fitness tracker

    A close up of two sets of hands hold a smart phone and smart watch.

    Fitness trackers are wearable devices or apps that monitor activity and provide feedback on activity or health metrics. Wearable technology is the #1 trend in fitness for 2025 according to the American…

  • Upcoming PreventT2 cohorts

    UGA Extension is currently accepting registration for our Fall 2025 cohorts. Upcoming cohorts are listed below along with contact information for each coach; please contact the coach for the cohort you are interested in joining so they can keep you updated on…

  • Eight women dressed casually and holding certificates pose in front of a stucco wall and stairway.

    The UGA Extension Diabetes Prevention Program team travelled to Macon, Georgia this week for new lifestyle coach training. Ali Berg, Professor and Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist, and Beth Kindamo, Assistant Nutrition…

  • Older Black man exercises using resistance band with the assistance of a young Black woman with a forested background.

    Healthy Aging Month is observed annually by organizations including the National Institute on Aging with the goal of promoting ways to maintain and improve our health as we age. Have you ever…

  • Happy senior man and woman jog along a beach with ocean and mountains in the background.

    Exercise, movement, working out, or physical activity; whatever you call it, its health benefits are well documented. Often, we think of exercise primarily as a means of weight loss. Physical activity impacts…

  • Overhead view of woman sitting with crossed legs and doodling in creative journal.

    Making lifestyle changes can be daunting. It’s easy to feel like our current position is far away from where we want to be. Whether you’re working on changes to your nutrition habits,…

  • Image of outdoor food drive with middle aged Black woman wearing a light blue tshirt serving a plate of food.

    Welcome to UGA Extension Nutrition and Health Insights, our new digital landing page for all things health and nutrition. This blog is maintained by University of Georgia Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS)…

  • Potato pancakes arranged on a plate with mixed green salad

    Potato pancakes are a tasty low-fat snack or side dish that can be topped with applesauce or yogurt.

  • Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death for people 65 and older, but many falls can be prevented. Follow these four simple tips to make your home safer.