Vidas Saludables

Shannon J. Horrillo, LaToya J. O'Neal, yDreamal Worthen

The purpose of this publication is to share with Florida Cooperative Extension Service faculty and staff Florida’s adapted version of the Cooperative Extension’s National Framework for Health and Wellness — the Florida Cooperative Extension Service Framework for Health and Well-Being. The adapted framework focuses on improving population health and ensuring that all individuals and communities can achieve optimal health. Furthermore, the adapted framework highlights Florida Cooperative Extension’s role in addressing non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. Written by Shannon J. Horrillo, LaToya J. O’Neal, and Dreamal Worthen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, August 2025.

Wendy W. Lynch, Annie Wallau, Melanie Thomas, Wendy Mussoline, and Catherine Campbell

This publication provides a guide to implementing healthy living and wellness practices. Written by Wendy W. Lynch, Annie Wallau, Melanie Thomas, Wendy Mussoline, and Catherine Campbell, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, September 2021.

Diana Hazard Taft

You may have heard “breast is best,” but do you know why breastmilk is the best diet for babies? Did you know that breastfeeding benefits moms, too? This publication summarizes the known benefits of breastfeeding and is written for people from all educational backgrounds.