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• Baby boomers benefit from strength training

  Published on November 23, 2015
  See what increased physical activity can do for you.

• For science, for action, for health

  Published on November 23, 2015
  Public health professionals converge to network, educate and share experiences on making the healthy choice the easy choice for all.

• Rabies is a viral disease spread when an infected animal scratches or bites another animal or person

  Published on November 19, 2015
  Learn how to prevent farm animals, pets, and family members from contracting this devastating disease.

• Dealing with the blues

  Published on November 16, 2015
  Managing depression.

• November is National Diabetes month

  Published on November 11, 2015
  Eat well, exercise and research.

• Cigarettes, asbestos and bacon?

  Published on November 9, 2015
  World Health Organization reports evidence linking processed meats to cancer.

• Pumpkins: They’re not just for jack-o-lanterns!

  Published on November 1, 2015
  Don’t throw away those extra pumpkins that weren’t carved into jack-o-lanterns! Pumpkins are a great addition to numerous fall recipes and contain nutrients that have many health benefits.

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  Type 2 diabetes: The newest denial disease?

  Published on November 1, 2015
  Are you in denial of your type 2 diagnosis? Being in denial is most commonly linked to something unpleasant. According to Merriam’s Webster’s Dictionary, being in-denial means ‘refusing to admit the truth or reality of something unpleasant.’

• How does your body deal with stress?

  Published on October 26, 2015
  Stress and the many symptoms.

• The need for 4-H healthy living programs

  Published on October 23, 2015
  Michigan 4-H healthy living programs offer a variety of adjustments you can make to become healthier.