MSU Extension Aging

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  Aging

  Individuals over the age of 65 have an average of two or more chronic conditions. MSU Extension aims to educate Michigan residents on lifestyle choices so as they age, they have a stronger health and are able to manage any health conditions that may arise.

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• Breakfast: Build a healthy meal that fits your lifestyle

  Published on September 17, 2012
  Making a healthy and quick breakfast is an easy way to give you and your family the energy and nutrients you need for the day.

• Aging in Michigan: Understanding the trends and implications

  Published on September 5, 2012
  Understanding how and the rate at which adults are aging in Michigan will help communities and policy-makers be better-equipped to respond to their needs.

• Make a lifelong investment in your bones

  Published on August 3, 2012
  As part of the journey of life-long health, it’s important to take care of your bones by consuming enough nutrients.

• Knowing your numbers is important to your health

  Published on July 31, 2012
  Our cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index are key indicators of our risk for major illness.

• The Affordable Care Act: What it means for you in 2012

  Published on July 16, 2012
  The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in March of 2010, provides broad healthcare reform with most pieces being implemented between 2010 and 2014. Here is an overview of the changes that take affect this year.

• Effectively share your message with those who are hard-of-hearing

  Published on July 5, 2012
  When speaking publicly, consider these twelve tips to better communicate with the hard-of-hearing, deaf and deaf-blind.

• Age-related factors and farming: Part One

  Published on June 29, 2012
  Age-related health conditions may slow you down when you’re working in the field. Equipment modifications can make things a little easier on an aging farmer.

• Soda ban hopes to decrease obesity and diabetes

  Published on June 13, 2012
  The recent attempts to ban the sale of soda sizes sold may limit the consumption of sugary beverages, which encourages the development of diabetes and struggles with obesity.

• Eat well as you age

  Published on June 7, 2012
  Eating well is important for people of all ages. Nutrition for seniors is essential to reduce the risk of many health conditions.

• May is arthritis awareness month

  Published on May 18, 2012
  Reminders for those farming with arthritis.

• You gotta’ have heart! Heart healthy tips for the whole family

  Published on April 3, 2012
  Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States today. You can lower your family’s chances of getting heart disease by eating healthy foods and getting physical activity each day.

• Eat well to age well: tips for older adults

  Published on February 23, 2012
  Eating well and moving more can help us feel younger, stay healthier longer, and prevent, or at least delay, health problems that often come with aging.

• Working into your retirement years

  Published on February 15, 2012
  Older workers plan to work past age 65 because they need money and health benefits.

• Why women need to save more for retirement

  Published on February 4, 2012
  Longer life spans mean women need to save even more for retirement