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Instead of dieting, adopt these 10 healthy habits
By JENNIFER RUSSEL - MSU Extension Service
Fri,01/11/19-10:50PM , 183 Reads
Weight loss is often included in the list of resolutions for the new year. Instead of going on another diet, choose to adopt healthy habits for a lifetime.

To get started, here are 10 suggestions based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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Important tips for staying healthy, staving off illness
By JENNIFER RUSSEL - MSU Extension Service
Sat,12/08/18-1:58AM , 285 Reads
It seems like there’s always something that can make us sick or prevent us from feeling our best.

Here are some important tips for staying healthy:

1. Wash your hands often. Use hot, soapy water and wash for at least 20 seconds. Don’t forget fingernails and wrists.
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Quick action can prevent damage, death when a stroke occurs
By JENNIFER RUSSEL - MSU Extension Service
Sat,11/03/18-12:21AM , 252 Reads
Every year, more than 600,000 Americans experience a stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults.

Like heart attacks, brain attacks can be preventable, and quick treatment can reduce death and disability.
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Keep kids safe from frightful happenings
By JENNIFER RUSSEL
Fri,10/26/18-11:35PM , 203 Reads
Halloween is supposed to be fun and scary for children, but it is the role of adults to make sure kids are kept safe from truly scary situations.

How many times are children told to avoid taking candy from a stranger or avoid going into a stranger’s home or car?

All of these rules, however, are broken on Halloween night.
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