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Chris Zellers, MPP -Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Department, February 2025 Americans have become increasingly sedentary or lacking in movement and consequently chronic disease rates have increased. Moving more and sitting less has been associated with chronic disease prevention including the likelihood of certain cancers, cardiovascular […]
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Article written by Anneliese Kuemmerle, Program Associate- Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County- Family and Community Health Sciences The new year is a popular time for turning over a new leaf, starting fresh, inviting positive change. The busy holiday season is behind us, new calendars are before us. Each day the sun rises a […]
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Written by Christine Zellers, MPP and Anneliese Kuemmerle, MS, RD The holiday season can be filled with joy and celebration, but it can also bring stress and exhaustion. With 2024 drawing to a close, it is a perfect time to think about emotional wellness. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) includes emotional […]
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written by Christine Zellers, MPP and Anneliese Kuemmerle, MS, RD. With the holiday season fast approaching, you may be wondering how to keep your health goals on track as invites to holiday parties and plates of baked goods in the lunchroom start rolling in. We are here with some easy recipe swaps and practical tips […]
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Written by Annelies Kuemmerle, Program Associate – Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County – Family and Community Health Sciences According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccines are the best way to protect yourself from preventable diseases. Not only do vaccines help keep you from getting sick, but they also help […]
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Article by Christine Zellers, MPP- Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Family & Community Health Sciences Looking for a fast and nutritious meal this fall, homemade soups are a good option. Soups can be premade on the weekend and taken to work or school for lunch, heated up and served with a salad and whole grain bread after […]
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Christine Zellers, MPP- Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Family & Community Health Sciences It is always sad to see the lazy days of summer fade away into Autum and watch the routine of Fall take over. Going back to school and back to work or just getting into a healthy routine may make for a stressful morning, […]
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Article by Christine Zellers, MPP- Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Family & Community Health Sciences Starting in July tomatoes become abundant in New Jersey and this healthy and tasty vegetable is a great complement to salads, sandwiches and even breakfast. The United States Department of Agriculture classifies tomatoes as vegetables despite the seeds they contain because they […]
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Article By Christine Zellers, MPP- Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Family & Community Health Sciences Meatless meals have grown in popularity as more American’s look for alternatives to traditional eating habits. Vegetarians eat plant based all the time, but meatless meals do not mean taking out meat entirely and eating only vegetables. Meatless meals allow a person […]
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Article by Christine Zellers, MPP – Assistant Professor, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County – Family and Community Health Sciences Department May is Mental Health Awareness month, but it is not the only month we should focus on our emotional well-being. Our emotional health influences and contributes to our overall well-being and because so […]