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The UGA Extension Diabetes Prevention Program team travelled to Macon, Georgia this week for new lifestyle coach training. Ali Berg, Professor and Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist, and Beth Kindamo, Assistant Nutrition Educator and Program Coordinator, have both completed the Master Trainer Select program through Emory Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center. As Master Trainer…
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Healthy Aging Month is observed annually by organizations including the National Institute on Aging with the goal of promoting ways to maintain and improve our health as we age. Have you ever heard the saying, “the best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago; the second best time is now?” Well, the same…
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Exercise, movement, working out, or physical activity; whatever you call it, its health benefits are well documented. Often, we think of exercise primarily as a means of weight loss. Physical activity impacts many health conditions, and its positive effects are often independent of weight loss. This means that we benefit from the activity regardless of…
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Making lifestyle changes can be daunting. It’s easy to feel like our current position is far away from where we want to be. Whether you’re working on changes to your nutrition habits, physical activity, or other lifestyle changes like stress management, crafting a wellness vision statement is a helpful tool to guide you towards the…
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Welcome to UGA Extension Nutrition and Health Insights, our new digital landing page for all things health and nutrition. This blog is maintained by University of Georgia Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Extension faculty and staff with support from dietetic interns and graduate students in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. While the site is new,…
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Potato pancakes are a tasty low-fat snack or side dish that can be topped with applesauce or yogurt.
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Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death for people 65 and older, but many falls can be prevented. Follow these four simple tips to make your home safer.
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