MSU Extension Chronic Disease

• Coping with arthritic pain when exercising

  Published on October 23, 2017
  Tips to help you stay physically active when you have arthritis.

• Environmental chemicals may be potential endocrine disruptors

  Published on October 23, 2017
  Research shows that environmental chemicals called phthalates have had harmful effects on lab animals, wildlife and humans.

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  Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County

  Published on October 19, 2017
  Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917.

• Food safety for those dealing with cancer

  Published on October 18, 2017
  Being aware of food safety practices should be an important part of a person’s cancer treatment to prevent foodborne illness.

• Maintaining good health during cancer treatment

  Published on September 25, 2017
  Follow these physical activity recommendations to maintain good health and reduce potential side effects during cancer treatment.

• Nutrition during cancer treatment: Part 2

  Published on September 25, 2017
  This article offers some general guidelines for patients undergoing treatments that help promote good health, even during a health crisis such as cancer.

• Exercise and type 1 diabetes recommendations

  Published on September 19, 2017
  Exercise is important for your overall health and wellness, especially if you have type 1 diabetes.

• September is Pain Awareness Month

  Published on September 7, 2017
  Self-management is an effective non-medical therapy for chronic pain.

• Natural disasters are a sad reminder to be medically prepared for any emergency home-exit

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Before a natural disaster, it's important that you prepare a diabetes emergency kit.

• Graves’ disease and nutrition recommendations

  Published on September 6, 2017
  What is Graves’ disease and what are some nutrition recommendations to improve your health?