MSU Extension Chronic Disease

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• What is the cost of diabetes?

  Published on March 4, 2015
  We often think of the cost of a disease in terms of what medical appointments and medications cost individuals. However, the cost of chronic diseases like diabetes affects all of us.

• Taking office work to heart – part 2: movement and strength

  Published on February 27, 2015
  A healthy start for a healthy heart in the office.

• Taking office work to heart – part 1: increasing activity

  Published on February 24, 2015
  A healthy start for a healthy heart in the office.

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  Benefits of swimming for physical activity

  Published on February 24, 2015
  If you have access to an indoor pool, swimming has many health benefits, especially for those with chronic conditions such as arthritis, asthma, heart disease and diabetes.

• Fiber – the other carbohydrate

  Published on February 20, 2015
  Increasing fiber in your diet can reduce your risk of chronic disease.

• It's never too early to improve your bone health

  Published on February 16, 2015
  Adopt healthy lifestyle practices now to offset osteoporosis and bone breakage.

• February is National Heart Month

  Published on February 6, 2015
  It is fitting that February is National Heart Month – when we also celebrate Valentine’s Day.

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  Diabetes, youth and gaming

  Published on February 6, 2015
  How gaming affects blood sugar.

• Aging, winter and exercise

  Published on February 6, 2015
  Winter challenges may make outside exercise more difficult for aging adults. Don’t let this be an excuse.

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  What is diabulimia?

  Published on February 4, 2015
  Eating disorders and diabetes.