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Reducing Rural Young Adult Health Disparities through an Adaptive Mobile Relationship Intervention
Published on November 5, 2019
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Sharon Hoerr
Professor
hoerrs@msu.edu
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Keep it moving in childcare – Part 1
Published on September 12, 2013
Physical activity is an important part of any childcare program. Keeping kids moving throughout the day promotes positive healthy habits. -
Empowering healthy lifestyle choices for a healthier generation
Published on October 1, 2017
Michigan 4-H Youth Development provides youth with opportunities to learn about food, nutrition and healthy lifestyles. -
Grant Opportunities: Multi-State Rural Development Research or Extension Projects North Central Region
Published on September 24, 2018
The NCRCRD at Michigan State University announces a competition for seed grants -
Good Food Life: Gwendoline Imes, MS, RD
Published on June 3, 2013
Physical Activity and Nutrition Unit Manager, Michigan Department of Community Health, Lansing, MI -
Engaging healthy communities for successful community development projects
Published on December 31, 2013
Many community development projects can benefit from promoting their health benefits by engaging and including community health and wellness providers early on in the development of the project. -
The consequences of children spending less time outdoors
Published on July 2, 2015
Children are spending less time outdoors with important consequences for their health and the health of the planet. -
Easter egg hunts promote fun and health
Published on March 30, 2015
Encourage physical activity with an Easter egg hunt. -
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): What are they and how can they be prevented?
Published on December 13, 2018
Learn more about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), how they can affect children and how we can prevent them. -
Ingham County keeping people healthy 2017
Published on January 24, 2019
When you support MSU Extension, participants learn safe food handling practices, increase their physical activity and improve the quality of their diets. -
Aug 10
ONLINE National Diabetes Prevention Program
August 10, 2020 – August 19, 2021 Zoom Webinar
This course is designed for people who are at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The focus is on establishing lifestyle changes that promote slow, steady weight loss including healthy eating, physical activity and goal setting.
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Diet, exercise and bullying
Published on May 7, 2013
Nutrition and diet impacts on bullying behaviors. -
Oct 12
National Diabetes Prevention Program Online - October 2020 - 2021
October 12, 2020 – October 4, 2021 4:30 - 5:30 pm EST Online via Zoom
This course is designed for people who are at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The focus is on establishing lifestyle changes that promote slow, steady weight loss including healthy eating, physical activity and goal setting.
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Knowledge of parenting; an important protective factor – Part 2
Published on March 10, 2014
Children don’t come with a “how-to” manual; learn why a base knowledge of parenting and child development is an important protective factor. -
Extension educators presented two projects at the 2017 Nutrition Education and Behavior Conference
Published on August 14, 2017
Michigan State University Extension’s work with diverse populations presented in the Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior Conference. -
Good sportsmanship is important in youth development – Part 1
Published on March 1, 2016
There are benefits beyond winning in youth sports programs. -
State Priorities with Health, Agriculture, Align with Charter
Published on October 1, 2011
Gov. Snyder and the Mich. Dept. of Ag. & Rural Development highlight farm to school and healthy food access. -
Walkability is key to economic development
Published on October 10, 2016
In the New Economy, it is all about creating communities with amenities and high quality of life to retain and attract talent. Talented individuals, who are mobile and can live anywhere, want a walkable, bikeable community to call home.
