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Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions - Gateway Region YMCA - Fall 2021

Event date: Aug. 3, 2021 - Sept. 14, 2021

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (also known as Living a Healthy Life) is a six week, highly interactive group program to help people gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and learn how their health problems ...

All About Artificial Sweeteners

Event date: Aug. 4, 2021

Event time: | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

New research is constantly released on how the food we eat impacts diabetes risk and management. Learn the latest on the role of artificial sweeteners and sugar on your health from a Registered Dietitian.Interested participants need to register ...

Taking Care of You - Online

Event date: Aug. 4, 2021 - Sept. 22, 2021

Presented by Liz Harrison, Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education and Jessica Trussell, Field Specialist in Human Development and Family Science“Taking Care of You” is a multi-session program offering practical strategies and ...

Chronic Disease Self-Management

Event date: Aug. 10, 2021 - Sept. 14, 2021

Marshfield, MO

MARSHFIELD, Mo. – Do you or someone you care for have diabetes, asthma, heart disease, back pain, cancer, arthritis, fibromyalgia, depression or ANY other ongoing health condition? Join us for Chronic Disease Self-Management class, being offered by ...

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Fight fatigue, stress on the farm with sleep for better bottom line

Published: Friday, April 30, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Long hours during calving and planting seasons can cause fatigue and stress, leading to accidents and costly mistakes, says Mary Engram, University of Missouri Extension human development specialist.“Lack of sleep affects us ...

Spring activities bring stress

Published: Friday, March 19, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The busy time of the year is upon us – prom, graduation, spring sports and end-of-school banquets. This flurry of activities can bring stress, especially in rural communities, where these activities may coincide with spring ...

MU Extension and partners combat COVID-19 misconceptions

Published: Monday, March 8, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – With Missouri seeing hundreds of new COVID-19 cases each day, University of Missouri Extension and partners are working to decrease these numbers as much as possible.The MU Rural Vaccination Action Committee is composed of 15 ...

MU Extension to help expand mental health resources in rural areas

Published: Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri’s rural counties lack mental health services despite growing financial stress and suicide rates.All of Missouri’s 99 rural counties face a shortage of mental health professionals; 57 of them have none.University of ...

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Fourth Grade Curriculum: Choosing Foods for Me, Fifth Edition

Publication date: March 1, 2021

$30.00

Students will use the current USDA food graphic to learn the recommended amounts of food to eat from the five food groups each day. They learn to read and use food labels to make healthy food choices and how to make healthy choices when eating out. ...

Third Grade Curriculum: Building MyBody, Fifth Edition

Publication date: Oct. 23, 2020

$45.00

Students use the current USDA food graphic to plan meals and choose foods from all the food groups. They are encouraged to start the day with breakfast and learn to pay attention to body cues that help them know when they have eaten and exercised ...

Fifth Grade Curriculum: Exploring the Food Groups, Fourth Edition

Publication date: June 1, 2020

$45.00

Students will use the current USDA food graphic, and will be encouraged to eat a variety of food from the five food groups each day. They learn about key nutrients that the body needs to stay healthy and the best ways to ensure their bodies get the ...

WorkWell Missouri Toolkit

Publication date: Jan. 9, 2019

The workplae is an important venue to address nutrition and physical activity issues. The WorkWell Missouri Toolkit was developed to assist businesses in starting, adding to or maintaining a wellness program for their staff. Unlike other resource ...

Building MyBody — Newsletter for Third Grade Curriculum Lesson 5: Reading the Food Label

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2018

$11.15

This newsletter corresponds with Lesson 5 of the Show Me Nutrition Third Grade curriculum. Knowing how to read and use the Nutrition Facts label on food items helps people make healthier food choices. This newsletter explains how to read the label ...

Adventures in Nutrition With the Show Me Chef — Newsletter for Kindergarten Curriculum Lesson 9: Brushing and Flossing

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2018

$11.15

This newsletter focuses on the proper techniques of tooth brushing and how to keep mouths clean and healthy and void of cavities. It also includes suggestions of quick, healthy snacks that children can help prepare.Publications numbers for ...

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MU programs help prevent older adults from falling

Mizzou plans to expand its fall prevention programs — Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, A Matter of Balance and Tai Chi for Arthritis Prevention — to help thousands of older adults decrease their fear of falling, build muscle and increase bone density.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Provides consumers with a broad range of nutrition information, including tips, videos, articles and recipes.

CDC Men's Health Statistics

U.S. men's health data.

COVID Coach — App to help you cope

This free, easy-to-use mobile application — created for everyone including veterans and servicemembers — supports you with information to stay balanced, connected, safe and healthy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Disaster Distress Helpline via the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Disaster: Helping Children Cope

A catastrophe such as an earthquake, hurricane, tornado, fire, flood, or violent acts is frightening to children and adults alike. Talking about the event with children can decrease their fear.

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