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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AU EFNEP
AU EFNEP helps limited-resource families, youth, and pregnant women and teens across Alabama gain the knowledge and skills they ne...
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Alabama Extension offers educational programs to help Alabamians be healthy, financially secure, and experience improved family relations. O...
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The World Cancer Research Fund estimates that 30 to 40 percent of all cancers can be prevented by appropriate diets, physical activity, and ...
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The Centers for Disease Control reports that heart disease is the number one killer of men, women, and people of all racial and ethnic backg...
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LINDEN, Ala. — Gwendolyn Rogers remembers shopping for school clothes at the former Levy Department Store in downtown Linden in the 100 bl...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for most infants. It can also red...
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Millions of adults suffer from depression in the United States daily. Among the US population, Mental Health America reports that 6 million ...
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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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Vaping Has Health Risks
While some companies claim that electronic cigarettes are less harmful than traditional ones, they still carr...
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Learn about the risks of vaping and electronic cigarette use. Understand the current laws and the legal consequences in some state...
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Research has shown that the amount of sleep people get is directly related to their overall health and weight loss. Short periods of sleep (...
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