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Wear Red February 6

For too long, women have faced higher risks from cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in U.S. women, yet many don’t know their personal risk. Nearly 45% of women over 20 have some…

Bowl of vegetable soup with carrots, green beans, potatoes, and tomatoes

National Soup Month

Typically, January is a dark and cold month. So, it is no wonder that we celebrate National Soup Month in January in order to get warm and full during our daily meals. Soups are such wonderful meals…

Stop Falling

Falls affect us all—whether personally or someone we love or care about. Every second of every day an older adult falls. In 2024, more than one in four older adults reported falling and more than…

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Budget-Friendly Comfort Food

The cold weather can be a great time to include more hearty dishes in your family’s diet. Who doesn’t love a warm meal after a long day at work or school? Whether its soup, pizza, or burritos, they…

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Celebrating Older Americans Month

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time to recognize older Americans'…

Coping With Stress

We hear a lot about mental health and coping with stress but what exactly is stress? Stress is your body’s reaction to any change. It is a normal reaction and the change can be both positive or…

Meal Planning

The More in My Basket program from NC State University and the N.C. Cooperative Extension office is here to provide information on Meal Planning on a Budget. Here are some basic tips to meal planning…

Toasted bagel sandwich with egg and ham on a white plate, arugula salad and fork

Making Healthy Breakfast Choices

We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but why is that? Well, it gives you the kick start to your metabolism as well as gives you energy to get you through the…

Couple cooking; man with spaghetti pot, woman chopping vegetables. "Happy Valentine's Day"

Heart Health Awareness

February is Heart Health Awareness Month. To highlight the importance of heart health, this article features a recipe from the American Heart Association. All ingredients in this recipe are…

Cooking Matters At The Store Pop-Up — Feb 26, 2024 10:45am; Granville County Senior Center, Oxford NC

Rising Prices Means Shopping Smarter

Everyone has felt the pinch at the grocery store recently with rising prices. When I notice prices going up at the store, then it is time to be more creative when I am shopping. Personally, I have…