Chronic disease prevention and self management
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Women in midlife experience a sharp rise in their risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This increase occurs alongside the shift in hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause. Estrogen fluctuations start during perimenopause and drop rapidly during menopause. While younger women are often protected by higher estrogen levels, the decrease in estrogen affects how women process…
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Many Americans are familiar with MyPlate, a visual meal planning tool introduced in 2011 by the USDA to help consumers implement the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. MyPlate replaced the Food Guide Pyramid which was used from 1992-2011. And just this year, the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans replaced MyPlate with the New Pyramid. But did…
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The American College of Sports Medicine recently released the first update to strength training guidelines since 2009. The position stand is available online and utilized 137 systematic reviews comprised of over 30,000 participants to make recommendations on resistance training – aka strength or weight training – for muscle function, hypertrophy, and performance in healthy adults.Current…
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March is National Nutrition Month, an annual awareness campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight the importance of healthful eating and activity habits. In the fourth and final week of National Nutrition Month, our weekly message is Feel Good with Healthy Habits. Tips include:
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UGA Extension is currently accepting registration for our Spring 2026 cohorts. Upcoming cohorts are listed below along with contact information for each coach; please contact the coach for the cohort you are interested in joining so they can keep you updated on the meeting location and schedule. Space in each cohort is limited and interested participants meeting eligibility requirements will be prioritized. As a reminder,…
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March is National Nutrition Month, an annual awareness campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight the importance of healthful eating and activity habits. In the third week of National Nutrition Month, our weekly message is Stay Nourished on Any Budget. Tips include:
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March is National Nutrition Month, an annual awareness campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight the importance of healthful eating and activity habits. In the second week of National Nutrition Month, our weekly message is Find Advice Backed by Science. Tips include:
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February is American Heart Month, a national observance supported by the American Heart Association (AHA). Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and in the US for people of most racial and ethnic groups. AHA has identified eight key measures to improve and maintain heart health to reduce risk for heart disease, stroke,…
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“Calories in, calories out” – or CICO – has been the traditional rallying cry to explain weight management. When the number of calories consumed matches the number of calories burned, weight remains the same. Too many calories in or not enough out? Weight gain. Not enough calories in or too many out? Weight loss. It…
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Fitness trackers are wearable devices or apps that monitor activity and provide feedback on activity or health metrics. Wearable technology is the #1 trend in fitness for 2025 according to the American College of Sports Medicine. Fitness trackers monitor activity and provide real-time feedback to users that can be a valuable form of self monitoring.…