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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. -
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. -
More people are reporting handwashing – will this trend continue?
Published on April 12, 2021
Handwashing is an important part of disease prevention. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
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. -
Collaborative programs from MSU Extension and the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter
Published on March 19, 2021
These programs cover a variety of ways to support caregivers during the challenging times brought on by COVID-19.