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Summertime poses challenges for grocery budget
By JENNIFER RUSSEL - MSU Extension Service
Fri,06/16/17-8:51PM , 175 Reads
It is important to provide balanced, nutritious meals for your children throughout the summer. Unfortunately, summertime can pose challenges to the family food budget because children are eating more meals at home.
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Got milk? Dairy provides many beneficial nutrients to the body
By JENNIFER RUSSEL - MSU Extension Service
Fri,06/09/17-8:16PM , 233 Reads
The dairy food group — milk, yogurt, cheese — is an important part of following a healthy diet. Consumption of milk and milk products has been linked to improved bone health, particularly in children and adolescents, as well as decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
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Suggestions for managing stress as you grow older, have new roles
By JENNIFER RUSSEL - MSU Extension Service
Fri,05/26/17-8:37PM , 156 Reads
As you grow older or approach retirement, you may have plans for travel, hobbies, economic comfort and time with friends and family. However, things do not always go as planned and changes in the later years can be stressful. The losses and gains of new roles may not be what you expected either.
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May is National Osteoporosis Prevention Month
By JENNIFER RUSSEL - MSU Extension Service
Fri,05/19/17-7:54PM , 182 Reads
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes your bones to become weak and brittle and break more easily. According to the surgeon general, half of all Americans over age 50 will have weak bones by 2020, unless we take preventative measures. Osteoporosis is serious — especially for the elderly — and costly.
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