MSU Extension Food & Health

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  Staying connected and finding support during the pandemic

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Make the most of your day by joining our “Lunch Break” team. Get to know your local educators, learn about upcoming events and local resources to help you and your farm thrive.

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  Mindful laughter: A mind-body health practice

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Learn how laughter builds resiliency to stress and disease, strengthens muscle and builds lung capacity — as well as how to cultivate it into your daily life.

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  Food safety for social media influencers

  Published on April 12, 2021
  Be a food safety influencer! Include food safety in your social media posts that include recipes or cooking demonstrations.

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  More people are reporting handwashing – will this trend continue?

  Published on April 12, 2021
  Handwashing is an important part of disease prevention.

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  Myths and facts about raw milk

  Published on April 6, 2021
  Many people deny health dangers of drinking raw milk, and even promote it as a healthy practice. Exploring the facts is important to prevent foodborne illness.

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  Playing it safe with eggs

  Published on April 2, 2021
  Providing consumers with safe egg handling tips may help reduce the incidence of foodborne illness.

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  The effects of stress on agricultural workers' health

  Published on March 31, 2021
  Excessive stress can have detrimental impact your mental health, but there is hope and help. Don’t stop yourself from living a happier, healthy life.

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  Meet AFRE Assistant Professor Aleks Schaefer

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Learn more about the research and outreach efforts of Aleks Schaefer in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University

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  Healthy foods benefit veterans living with chronic pain

  Published on March 25, 2021
  Food insecurity is linked to obesity and chronic pain among some veterans. Access to healthy foods can help improve veterans’ health outcomes and quality of life.

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  MSU Extension and local food pantries work together to support clients with diabetes

  Published on March 25, 2021
  These efforts provide resources for those in need.