News

Aging and balance

Published on December 1, 2023
Growing older comes with numerous advantages, like gaining valuable experience in decision making. However, it also brings certain challenges, including a heightened risk of chronic diseases and reduced mobility.
Building a health and wellness plan

Published on October 5, 2023
Try these helpful steps to become healthier and stronger.
Books, pencils and school meals: Putting kids first

Published on September 29, 2023
Making Michigan school meals an essential part of the school day.
September is Healthy Aging® Month

Published on August 24, 2023
Celebrate by trying one of these tips for healthy aging.
Looking to increase your physical activity? Try racquet sports!

Published on June 29, 2023
Engaging in regular exercise, through sports like pickleball, can help improve your health and increase longevity.
MSU Extension awarded four-year, $600,000 grant for chronic disease management programming

Published on June 16, 2023
The funding will support four key programs and focus on reaching underserved adults with disabilities and Spanish-speaking/Latinx communities.
Begin with breathing for improved health and wellness

Published on June 2, 2023
Making a practice of regular, deep breathing may be one easy way to lower your stress level as well as provide many other health benefits.
MSU Extension and tribal partners highlight Indigenous foods through Cooking Matters program

Published on May 15, 2023
To include more traditional Indigenous foods in Cooking Matters recipes, MSU Extension nutrition educators worked with staff from Bay Mills, Hannahville, Pokagon and Little Traverse Bay tribes.
New self-paced online nutrition class available for Upper Peninsula residents

Published on May 11, 2023
My Way to Wellness is a free online nutrition class available for people living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Take a walk

Published on April 11, 2023
Walking is one of the best exercises we can do to keep our bodies healthy. Walking is inexpensive and available any time on any day of the week.