Ideas for Exercising at Home
With current precautions in place for COVID-19, there is a high likelihood that you are spending more time indoors. …
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NC State Extension, NC State University
Lee County Promotes Heart Month With Red Tablecloth Initiative
In North Carolina, one person is hospitalized for heart disease every five minutes. Every hour, there are two deaths …
Reflecting on Resolutions
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight through exercise and diet. Making these lifestyle …
Safe Plates
The CDC estimates that about 1 in 6 Americans get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from foodborne …
Intuitive Eating: Focus on the Health, Not the Scale
Written By: Riley Griffin, Dietetic Intern With so many different diets out there, choosing which option works best for you …
Smoothies 101
Written by: Nicole Nuccio, Dietetic Intern With the hot weather and the busyness of summer approaching, it can be difficult …
N.C. Cooperative Extension Helps Area Residents to “Live Well”
Raising kids, eating right, spending smart, living well–that’s the theme of a national Living Well Campaign that is being …
Eating the Med Way
Would you like to decrease your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and some forms of cancer? Research …
February: The Month for Red
Red is a common color to see in February. It is worn on the first of the month to …
Small Steps to Better Choices, Healthier Diet
Healthy eating and good nutrition can improve your health and keep you functioning independently. Yet, only 25 percent of …
Have You Tried Drying Foods?
The Rockingham Farmers’ Market offers a great selection of fresh, flavorful, and local produce. As Farmers’ Markets’ popularity grows, …
Keep Picnic Foods Safe
Picnics are a great chance to bring family and friends together. However, the excitement of a picnic can distract …