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Extension Matters airs on the Library Television Network (Channel 17 for Suddenlink subscribers) every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m., and 11:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 5:30 a.m.; and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. 

In Logan and Mingo counties, catch it on Southern Channel 17 the third Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. We’re also in Nicholas County; check local listings for air dates and times.

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Sleep on it

In addition to following a healthy diet and exercising regularly, getting a good night’s sleep is important for weight control in both adults and children.

Lack of sleep can affect how fast your body burns calories as well as how hungry you feel. In one study, men who were sleep deprived were more hungry and their cravings for foods like bread, pasta, cakes, and candy increased.

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Flu Fears: information to calm your fears

Businesses around the state are busy preparing for a possibly bad flu season, said Marsha Dadisman, spokeswoman for the West Virginia Division of Threat Preparedness. The Division, along with the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety operates the Web site www.wvflu.org.  "We started it several years ago," she said. "It was set up to help folks prepare for a pandemic."

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Choose skim milk over juice at breakfast

What you drink at breakfast is just as crucial as what you eat for the most important meal of the day. A recent scientific study found that drinking skim milk instead of fruit juice at breakfast made participants feel fuller longer, and they ate less at lunch.

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8 Ways to Stay Healthy
By Dr. Mark Liponis

Does staying healthy seem like your second job? Exercising, cooking and eating right, taking your vitamins, and keeping a positive outlook take a lot of effort. If you’re managing it all, congratulations - Keep up the good work! There are some other simple and practical ways to get an extra health boost that anyone can try. Here are some suggestions.

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How We'll Protect Against Swine Flu

by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

The H1N1 flu is back in the headlines, and scientists are predicting that infections will rise. Parents understandably have a lot of questions about what’s going to happen when their children go back to school this fall.

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Three "green" back-to-school lessons

Students are notorious for the amount of paper, plastic and energy they use, says Monica Graff Haines of Green Apple, a maker of eco-friendly school supplies. When going back to school, take the opportunity to teach children some lessons about green living.

Packing lunch reduces waste. Fill reusable containers with organic foods; avoid plastic baggies and disposable juice boxes.

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