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Heath and Wellness

WebHealth and wellness describe physical, mental, financial, and social wellness, not just the absence of illness or injury. People with healthful lifestyles are healthier, happier, more …

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Healthy You: Wellness in the Workplace Research and Extension

WebWelcome to Healthy You! Our Vision: A culture of health will exist for K-State Research and Extension employees to model healthy behaviors as they conduct their professional …

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Signs of a healthy community

WebSigns of a healthy community K-State assistant professor shares how a community’s structure influences human health. Dec. 19, 2022. By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and …

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K-State gears up to promote health in Kansas communities

WebNov. 1, 2021. MANHATTAN, Kan. – The former Minnesota Commissioner of Health and past president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials told a gathering …

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K-State aging expert urges Kansans to put advance health …

WebAn advance health care directive is a legal document that tells a doctor the patient’s wishes for health care in the case the patient is unable to voice their opinions. Yelland notes …

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Healthy People 2030 outlines objectives for communities

WebHealthy People 2030 is the U.S. government’s push to identify public health priorities that help individuals, organizations and communities improve health and well-being, as well …

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Action Plan for Healthy Living

WebIn each case, credit Donna Krug, Action Plan for Healthy Living, Fact Sheet, Kansas State University, July 2012. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and …

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Rural areas of Kansas are ‘mental health deserts’

WebOne of the things that impairs our ability to be healthy is our unwillingness to say we need help,” he said. He described rural Kansas as a “mental health desert,” saying farmers …

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Plan for health during the holidays, in the next year

WebExercise, eating better and reducing stress are three keys to living more healthfully, says K-State extension agent Chelsea Reinberg. Plan for health during the holidays, in the next …

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Kansas 4-H teams with Healthy Blue to improve wellness …

WebThe Foundation is the 501 (c) (3) fundraising arm for Kansas 4-H and Rock Springs Ranch. Those interested in supporting Kansas youth through the 4-H Foundation can send email …

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K-State Research and Extension News

WebMarch 6, 2023. By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service. MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University has launched a hypertension awareness …

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Vitamin D: From Sunshine to Supplements

WebVitamin D and diabetes. Considerable research is examining vitamin D’s connection to diabetes — both type 1 and type . 2. Several studies report increased blood levels

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Nutrition expert says new food label is a ‘win’ for consumers

WebManufacturers with $10 million or more in annual sales were required to switch to the new label by January 1 of this year; those with less than $10 million in annual sales must …

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Simple shifts can help positive habits stick, says K-State specialist

WebAt a glance: Sometimes, developing positive lifestyle habits takes just a little nudge. K-State family and consumer sciences specialist Sharolyn Jackson says good habits are thing …

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Summer is coming: Remember your sunscreen, says K-State …

WebSvaty says even one sunburn can increase risk of cancer during one’s lifetime. At a glance: K-State Family and Consumer Science Specialist Ashley Svaty says you should apply …

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K-State Research and Extension News

WebJune 17, 2020. MANHATTAN, Kan. – A recent study shows that many of Americans’ health and food behaviors have changed for the better as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, …

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Carrots may be good for your heart, too

WebWell, it turns out that carrots are pretty good for your heart, too, according to recent research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Kansas State University food safety …

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Youth and Teens Families Research and Extension

WebAmerica's youth and teens thrive when their needs, hopes, and visions are supported by a network of caring adults, families, services and organizations. We work with adolescent …

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Sleep is a Superpower: K-State kicks off Living Well Wednesday …

WebScience proves that sleep directly affects one’s life expectancy, relationships, libido, weight, cardiovascular health and the immune system. K-State will host the talk, 'Sleep is a …

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EH&S Services

WebEH&S Services. Effective environmental health and safety management systems can improve the efficiency of an organization and reduce its operating costs, as well as …

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Is turkey healthful

WebTo that, Kansas State University nutrition specialist Sandy Procter says, well…it depends. “Turkey has a lot of basically healthful qualities,” Procter said, “but what we do to prepare …

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Ready, Set… Walk Kansas registration opens March 4

WebPopular program annually draws 5,000-plus participants. At a glance: Registration opens March 4 for Walk Kansas, a team-based challenge that encourages people to walk, jog, …

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The Community Health Corner

WebThe Community Health Corner. Submitted by Stephanie Gutierrez. The National Extension Framework for Health Equity and Well-being recommends using community …

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