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Opioid use considerations
Published on November 24, 2020
Prescription opioids like Vicodin can be used to effectively manage pain. However, there are important risks and considerations to take into account before using these medications. -
When talking about opioid use disorder and addiction, language matters
Published on November 6, 2020
Using “person-first” language is an important aspect of addressing opioid and substance misuse. -
MSU Extension providing Northern Michigan community webinars on opioid misuse prevention
Published on November 2, 2020
Free community presentations share what communities can do to promote opioid use disorder prevention and recovery. -
What is metabolic syndrome?
Published on October 20, 2020
Know the conditions that increase your risk for diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. -
Maintaining physical health during Covid-19
Published on September 15, 2020
How to manage your health during challenging times. -
Substance abuse in older adults: Underdiagnosed and undertreated
Published on August 31, 2020
Substance use is a major mental health problem in older adults, and is often unrecognized and undertreated, leading to a reduced quality of life. -
Why save money?
Published on May 4, 2020
Life happens, from emergencies to unexpected set-backs to retirement. Savings are an important way to manage money and protect your family. -
The ultimate identity theft
Published on May 4, 2020
Protect your deceased loved one’s personal information. -
Carrying our debt into retirement
Published on March 3, 2020
Older consumers are carrying more debt, including mortgage, credit card and even student loan debt, into their retirement years. -
Those with little financial means can still leave a legacy
Published on February 6, 2020
Older and disabled Americans: Financial strain does not preclude leaving a good financial legacy.