The benefits of regular physical activity make a difference in the overall health of those who are active at least 150 minutes a week or more. Everyone needs to find forms of exercise they enjoy and ...

For many years- decades, actually- there have been dire predictions from various media outlets about the ability of baby boomers (and younger generations) to maintain their standard of living in ...

Join us to celebrate National Women's Health and Fitness Day. Learn about the top health issues impacting women and how you can prioritize your wellness to achieve better health.

Of the approximately 359 known species of hummingbird throughout the Americas, only one breeds in eastern North America. The ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris; Figure 1) is regularly ...

While cockroaches can range widely in size and appearance, they all share a number of physical characteristics that make them recognizable as a cockroach. These include: oval shape, long “thread-like” ...

Garlic mustard, Alliaria petiolata, is an aggressive non-native herb in the mustard family (Brassicaceae) which has invaded many wooded areas of New Jersey with the exception of the Pinelands. It ...

The following is a list of landscape plants rated according to their resistance to deer damage. The list was compiled with input from nursery and landscape professionals, Rutgers New Jersey ...

Cooking in the garden is a rewarding endeavor that brings the growing classroom full circle, from seed to plate. Growing vegetables with kids is a great first step to get them excited about vegetables ...

Join us for a presentation on how gut microbiome health can affect cancer risk and cancer treatment. We will learn about the lifestyle and nutrition habits that can nourish gut health, as well as the ...

We will begin registration for the 2025 classes on November 15, 2024. There are both formal, in-person opportunities and self-directed, virtual opportunities. Please check back here in the fall for ...

A rain barrel is placed under a gutter's downspout next to a house, small sheds or other outdoor structures to collect rain water from the roof. The water can then be used in various ways including to ...

Currently, between 30–40% of the food that we produce in the United States ends up as waste. 1 While food waste occurs at several sources, the USDA has identified schools as being a potential source ...