Human Sciences Extension offers educational programs and classes to help Alabamians stay healthy. Our research-based information i...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — While many Americans are still battling an increased cost of living, the economic outlook for 2024 shows promise...
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Good fats, bad fats, animal fats, vegetable fats—it’s hard to keep track of all the different kinds of fats and what you are and are not...
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Learning about safe sleep can help protect babies from sudden infant death syndrome. Safe sleeping practices can reduce the risk of sleep- r...
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Understanding why your child is misbehaving is the first step to healthy discipline. Learn practical ways to calm or redirect a bad behavior...
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Shaken baby syndrome is the most common form of child abuse that leads to death in infants and toddlers under age 5. Parents, babysitters, a...
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Child abuse awareness is important for the safety of children and families. Raising awareness can help protect children from being emotional...
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Alabama Extension at Auburn University Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) continued to pave the way for a hea...
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Whether sudden or somewhat expected, the death of a parent can be an emotional, painful, and traumatizing event for a family. The family’s...
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Learn what to expect and common behaviors in grieving adolescents. Know when and where to seek support and how to take care of yourself.
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The nicotine in electronic cigarettes is extremely addictive. Once you start vaping, you crave it more, which will cost you.
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Vaping Has Health Risks
While some companies claim that electronic cigarettes are less harmful than traditional ones, they still carr...
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