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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. -
Changing from negative to positive thinking
Published on March 5, 2021
Positive thinking can be powerful. -
Responding mindfully to changes in health
Published on January 25, 2021
Learn how families can cultivate mindfulness to help accept chronic disease diagnoses and caregiving roles and what national resources are available for caregivers. -
Writing is a social-emotional health exercise
Published on January 18, 2021
Learn how writing can be a mindful practice to stay in the present moment and calm the mind. -
Preventing opioid misuse
Published on December 7, 2020
Potential risks of opioid use and what you can do. -
Asking for help when you have chronic pain
Published on December 4, 2020
Good communication skills are important for everyone involved in dealing with chronic pain. -
Health benefits of hunting
Published on November 18, 2020
Hunting involves physical movement, mental preparedness, and provides nutritional benefits. -
MSU research team wins grant to help rural communities deal with opioid crisis
Published on October 15, 2020
The $390,000 grant will fund a two-year effort to help underserved rural communities struggling with opioid misuse. -
MSU Extension receives MDARD funding for two-year farm stress efforts
Published on October 14, 2020
The two-year, $500,000 partner-funded Legacy of the Land project aims to reduce farm losses and aid farmers with their mental health across the state. -
Choosing complementary treatments that are right for you
Published on September 22, 2020
Use this approach when exploring complementary treatments for your chronic condition.