(Distribued September 2005) When your child goes off to college, the experience can be an onerous one for you and your child. You can do many things to make going off to school a good - or unpleasant - experience, says LSU AgCenter family life professor Dr. Diane Sasser.

(Distributed September 2005) Proper refrigeration can reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. It can reduce by two-thirds the risk of Listeriosis, an illness from improperly chilled foods, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed September 2005) Being the parent of a college freshman can be challenging. College students undergo many changes as they begin their journey to independence, says LSU AgCenter family life professor Dr. Diane Sasser.

(Distributed September 2005) Half the male population and a third of the female population are likely to develop heart disease in their lifetimes. Whether you have heart disease or want to prevent it, you can reduce your risk for having a heart attack by lowering your blood cholesterol level, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed September 2005) The September 11 anniversary, on-going insurgency in Iraq and terrorist attacks in England are markers of uncertain times and reminders of how important it is to have your financial house in order, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker.

(Distributed September 2005) "People of character strengthen our country through their daily actions." So reads a portion of last year’s Presidential declaration of Character Counts! Week. This year, the week will be observed October 16-22.

(Distributed September 2005) It’s never too late to help your child succeed in school. Developing success skills takes place at home as well as in the classroom, according to LSU AgCenter 4-H youth expert Dr. Janet Fox.

(Distributed September 2005) Devoid of bells and whistles, quiet and profound changes are revolutionizing the way Americans will live out their retirement, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker.

(Distributed September 2005) Have you been shocked to find the interest rate on one of your credit cards was raised – often dramatically - even though you may never have missed a payment? The problem lies with the universal default clause, says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker.

(Distributed September 2005) Where kindergarten once marked the first school experience for many children, it now has been replaced by preschool, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe.