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By Karen Poff on Mar 25, 12:10 PM
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Keith Maskell joined Virginia Cooperative Extension on Feb. 18 as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer in Shenandoah County. Maskell brings a wide range of professional experiences to his new role. He was born and raised in Alpena, Mich. He graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. He majored in Personal Financial Planning and Economics.
Many kids say "yuck" when asked to eat spinach. You can lure your kids into eating spinach with a few simple tricks:
Many of us have made New Year's resolutions to improve our health either by making more time for exercise or improving our diets. Breaking old habits or starting new ones is difficult. It is much easier to make changes with the support from a loved one, friend, or family.
By Karen Poff on Jan 5, 12:00 AM
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Each new year many of us start out with good intentions of making great improvements in our lives. Yet, a month or two into the effort, we find ourselves back into the old routines wondering why we "failed" again.
Tis' the season to enjoy holiday foods! From Thanksgiving through January, culinary delights abound. Keeping holiday calories under control and weight gain to a minimum is possible, but requires some planning.
The holiday season is upon us and budgets are tight. Gift giving doesn't have to ruin your household budget. Here are some ideas that will allow you and your family to meet your holiday gift-giving goals:
By Karen Poff on Oct 31, 2:00 PM
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When the worst of the storm is over, everyone is tempted to breathe a sigh of relief. But many cases of illness and injury actually occur after a natural disaster, as people return to their homes and go through the clean-up process. Take the following precautions to protect yourself and your family:
Since 2000, health care costs for a typical family of four has risen 114 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Apple season is here! Now is the time to pick or purchase crisp, juicy Virginia apples. Did you know that Virginia ranks sixth in apple production in the United States, with over 250 commercial growers? About half of Virginia's apples are grown in Frederick County!
Have you heard of "sedentarism"? In the August issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Matthew Fox discusses "sedentarism" and the health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle. "Sedentarism" can be thought of as the opposite of being physically active.
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