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A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance helps adults 60 years old and up realize that falls — and the fear of falling — are controllable. The program provides information on ways to change your environment to limit risk factors that contribute to falling, and will help you find strength and balance exercises to reduce your chances of falling.

Performance Nutrition

Performance Nutrition: The Competitive Edge is a six-module program that shows athletes, parents and coaches how to use proper nutrition before, during and after competition to help athletes perform their best and avoid injury.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention program is designed to improve multiple aspects of health through slow, gentle movements that can be practiced almost anywhere.

Walk With Ease

Whether you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s six week Walk With Ease program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life.

Solutions for Better Living | Cooking Fourth Edition

Solutions for Better Living | Cooking Third Edition

Eating Smart, Being Active: Make a Change (Bundle of 25)

Eating Smart, Being Active: Strong Bones (Bundle of 25)

March 12, 2024 - July 2, 2024

Physical Activity Learning Sessions for Child Care Providers

May 6, 2024 - July 5, 2024

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1

May 28, 2024 - July 2, 2024

Living a Healthy Life - a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

June 3, 2024 - July 15, 2024

Living a Healthy Life at Work - Summer 2024

Banish the holiday blues

December 14, 2023

MU Extension receives CDC funding to promote nutrition, physical activity

July 24, 2023

Y partnership keeps seniors connected

June 28, 2022

400-plus accept the challenge: 100 Miles in 100 Days

June 23, 2021

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Men's Health Statistics

U.S. men's health data.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Chronic diseases impose significant health and economic costs. Find information on preventing or managing them here.

Physical activity scavenger hunt (PDF)

Try this fun scavenger hunt with different challenges! Play as an individual, small group against others or as a family team. Created and reviewed by MU Extension nutrition and exercise education faculty and exercise physiologists.