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• Are smokeless tobacco, waterpipes and e-cigarettes safer than smoking?

  Published on October 23, 2015
  These products still contain nicotine, a highly addictive drug, and other potentially harmful chemicals.

• Farmers with arthritis

  Published on October 21, 2015
  Tips for continuing to produce food and fiber.

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  How to address surprise medical bills

  Published on October 19, 2015
  Consumers with surprise medical bills are unaware of their rights and that they should complain to their state regulators.

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  Skipping breakfast?

  Published on October 9, 2015
  A bad idea for type 2 diabetics.

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  Selfie control

  Published on October 6, 2015
  Finding the right time for screen time.

• What’s the difference between low sodium, no added salt and regular canned food?

  Published on October 5, 2015
  Being able to identify the different amount of sodium in low sodium, no added salt and regular is an important step towards making healthy choices.

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  Role of the built environment and obesity among rural children and adults

  Published on September 25, 2015
  New research promotes active living and physical activity in rural communities.

• Ways to afford health care costs: Part 6

  Published on September 24, 2015
  Calculate how much you spend out-of-pocket for total health costs. Three reasons why it can save you a bundle.

• The importance of snacking when you have diabetes

  Published on September 24, 2015
  Planning meals is fundamental for managing diabetes, but what about snacks?

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  Northwest Michigan welcomes two new FoodCorps service members

  Published on September 16, 2015
  MSU Extension Grand Traverse begins first year as a new FoodCorps service site.