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Why bike to work? The more appropriate question seems to be why not?
Published on May 16, 2016
The benefits of biking for transportation are overwhelming and opportunities abound for choosing this form of active transportation for better personal and community health. -
Worksite wellness for the win!
Published on April 26, 2016
Try implementing healthier habits in the work place then try those habits at home. -
Being active this spring
Published on April 26, 2016
It is a great season to include more outdoor physical activity in your routine. -
Teaching kids the art of mindful eating
Published on April 20, 2016
Developing a mindfulness practice can help kids make better choices at the table. -
Education, vouchers and medical support offer three ways to impact chronic disease and obesity
Published on April 11, 2016
Sustained healthy changes will reduce risks and help those with conditions better manage them. -
Cooking Matters program impacts teens and adults of Presque Isle County
Published on April 8, 2016
Why this fun program is causing significant change in Presque Isle County above the MSU Extension statewide average. -
You might want to rethink your favorite soda
Published on April 6, 2016
There is more to drinking soda than the delicious flavor or that tingly sensation from the carbonation. -
Eat more fiber! A prescription for weight management and disease prevention
Published on April 6, 2016
A fiber-rich diet supports weight management and also aids in disease prevention. Chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease and digestive disorders all call for fiber-rich diets. -
Physical activity has many benefits for kids
Published on April 4, 2016
Helping to maintain a healthy weight is one of the health benefits children and adolescents receive from physical activity. -
Understanding your metabolism
Published on April 1, 2016
Can you define metabolism? Did you know your metabolism is unique and working hard to power your daily bodily functions?