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Improving Nutrition & Physical Activity
Mackinac County Extension Office

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906-235-2985

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abram@msu.edu

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Laughter has serious benefits, November 24, 2021
How to improve your sense of humor, July 13, 2021
Mindful laughter: A mind-body health practice, April 15, 2021
Responding mindfully to changes in health, January 25, 2021
Writing is a social-emotional health exercise, January 18, 2021
Health benefits of hunting, November 18, 2020
What does it mean to be a mindful teacher?, August 25, 2020
What causes children to misbehave?, June 19, 2018
The power of focus, February 9, 2018
The power of rewriting your identity, January 5, 2018
The power of today, December 28, 2017
The power of reconnecting with a sense of goodness, December 27, 2017
The power of play, December 7, 2017
Clowns can be both tricksters and healers, November 29, 2017
Benefits of mindfulness, September 19, 2017
Learning how to be poised through mindfulness, September 18, 2017
Understanding different anxiety disorders and symptoms, June 19, 2017
Spring vegetable colors can hint at what nutrients are inside, June 14, 2017
Listening is key to effective communication, May 31, 2017
How is your mental health?, May 2, 2017
Tips for advocating mental health awareness, May 1, 2017
The importance of foster families, April 3, 2017
Personal power starts with language, March 20, 2017
Pay attention to self-talk, February 24, 2017
Noticing is more than seeing, February 16, 2017
Developing a growth mindset, February 10, 2017
More than agriculture, December 29, 2016
Breath play has many benefits for children, December 29, 2016
Compassion deflects social anxiety, December 20, 2016
Mindfulness can increase concentration, December 20, 2016
Spreading goodwill this holiday season, December 12, 2016
Embracing positive and negative experiences, December 5, 2016
Develop compassion and assertion skills in 2017, December 5, 2016
Reacting versus responding, November 30, 2016
Suffering – is it real or in your head?, November 21, 2016
Mind over matter, November 21, 2016
Human relations matter: Part two, August 16, 2016
Human relations matter: Part one, August 12, 2016
Cultivate a food gratitude attitude, July 5, 2016
Love your body through mindfulness, July 1, 2016
Mindful Eating vs. Dieting: Part four, March 3, 2016
Mindful Eating vs. Dieting: Part three, February 1, 2016
Mindful Eating vs. Dieting: Part two, January 15, 2016
Mindful Eating vs. Dieting: Part one, January 11, 2016
Train travel and railroad safety, November 25, 2015
Seven hungers, September 28, 2015
Dissociative: Another indicator of stress, September 1, 2015
Eating chocolate mindfully, September 1, 2015
Foraging for free food, June 5, 2015
Mental disorders, conditions and illness defined, May 27, 2015
Three MACroNutrients, April 17, 2015
6-5-3-3-2 = The combination to eating healthy, April 8, 2015
SNAP-Ed – what is it?, March 23, 2015
Racial identity development – key to building relationships of understanding, January 29, 2015
Teach teamwork to improve relationships, January 13, 2015
Whole grain goodness, December 1, 2014
Tis’ the season for charity, November 26, 2014
Social and emotional health, October 31, 2014
Get physical at work, October 24, 2014
Michigan apples, September 30, 2014
Squash: More than a fall decoration, September 26, 2014
Building relationships – key to helping move people out of poverty, September 3, 2014
School readiness: More than backpacks full of school supplies and clothes, August 21, 2014
Four myths of poverty, July 31, 2014
Defining poverty, July 13, 2014
Get out of your head – learn mindfulness stress management, July 7, 2014
Poverty competency – a necessary skill to have, July 2, 2014
Lifetime garden fitness, May 31, 2014
Breakfast turns on your metabolism, burning more calories, May 29, 2014
Sugars defined, April 30, 2014
Sleep development stages, April 24, 2014
Quick and healthy meals, March 11, 2014
Skin care starts with nutrition, March 5, 2014
Benefits of eating meals together as a family, February 5, 2014
Four steps to maintaining a healthy bodyweight, January 25, 2014
Winter travel safety, January 20, 2014
The end decision, December 16, 2013
Michigan’s super eight beans, December 13, 2013
Grandfather Teachings, November 13, 2013
Cornucopia of vegetables, November 8, 2013
Native American vegetables, October 31, 2013
Native American health customs, October 25, 2013
Benefits of the Great Lakes, October 7, 2013
Barriers to empathy, September 27, 2013
Home health – Protect your pets, August 8, 2013
Wholesome foods, July 29, 2013
Words are powerful, July 19, 2013
Fats: The good, the bad and the ugly, June 7, 2013
Living wholeheartedly, June 5, 2013
Six daily nutrients: More than just eating!, May 19, 2013
What is a healthy relationship?, May 19, 2013
Social-emotional intelligence measures for learning, March 24, 2013
Eat your vegetables, March 24, 2013
Superstar soups, February 24, 2013
Senior and elder caring tips, February 17, 2013
Infant emotional cues, January 30, 2013
Using nutrition research as a weight loss motivator, January 29, 2013
Nurturing early childhood relationships through music, November 16, 2012
The “Big Ten” vegetables, October 15, 2012
Transform into a healthier you this summer, July 10, 2012
Reading aloud to kids has many benefits, May 18, 2012
Spring into Action!, April 16, 2012
Fruits and vegetables make the best snacks, March 23, 2012
School readiness factors, March 19, 2012

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