MSU Extension Chronic Disease

• Good nutrition – it’s not just for Olympians

  Published on February 11, 2018
  You don’t need to be an Olympian to understand the importance of good nutrition. Resources such as MyPlate can help anyone eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.

• Walking for exercise can help people with arthritis

  Published on February 8, 2018
  Use these tips to help make walking for exercise a regular part of your lifestyle.

• Reading the label can help you keep your heart healthy

  Published on January 18, 2018
  Reducing sodium intake is key to heart health. Here are some tips to help you start.

• Help lower your high blood pressure with the DASH eating plan

  Published on January 8, 2018
  The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan can be part of an overall plan to manage your blood pressure.

• Traveling abroad with diabetes: Part 3

  Published on January 8, 2018
  Reflections from a teen with type 1 diabetes who traveled abroad.

• Traveling abroad with diabetes: Part 1

  Published on January 5, 2018
  How to plan for a trip abroad when your teen has diabetes.

• Traveling abroad with diabetes: Part 2

  Published on January 5, 2018
  How to prepare for a trip abroad when your teen has diabetes.

• Goal setting for better living

  Published on December 28, 2017
  Start small when setting goals and keep these tips in mind.

• Type 1 diabetes and the 'magic cure'

  Published on December 28, 2017
  It can be easy to be misled by unscientific remedies. Learn how to manage this disease with research-based information.

• Deep breathing can help you manage stress

  Published on December 19, 2017
  Think of deep breathing as a powerful, free tool that you can use to help reduce stress.