The Health Chic

03/07/2026

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11/21/2025

Good to know.

Lone star ticks survive more than 50% longer in areas dominated by cogongrass than in native plant communities, according to a new study by our Invasion Science Institute.

Longer tick survival means more opportunities to feed on hosts and spread disease to people.

More on this research: go.ufl.edu/hpw9bgl

11/21/2025

Good to know for next time.

If you are in an area predicted to reach freezing temperatures, don't forget to protect your plants! Remember, ghosts not lollipops: use a cloth to cover the plant all the way down to the soil.

For more information about preparing the landscape for cold weather, check out this UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions article. https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weather/preparing-the-landscape-for-cold-weather/

11/21/2025

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Not all beef liquids are created equal. Beef stock is simmered long with bones for rich, gelatinous depth, while beef broth uses meat and veggies for a lighter, seasoned flavor. Knowing when to use each can elevate your cooking from everyday to exceptional.

Full post: https://gourmendfoods.com/blogs/learn/beef-stock-vs-beef-broth?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=fb-repurpose

11/10/2025

For anyone that has plateaued on GLP-1. Happy to have been a contributor to this article.

Gaining weight on Mounjaro? A registered dietitian explains the top 7 reasons – from metabolic plateaus to hidden muscle loss – and offers proven solutions to restart your weight loss.

09/14/2025

Build your own açaí bowls. Yum!