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National Nutrition Month and more

National Nutrition Month and more

National Nutrition Month and more

News Staff
Friday, March 7, 2025
There are so many fun ideas people have for national recognition of months and days. The month of March has many, including but not limited to, colorectal cancer, kidney, sauce, frozen food, flour, and caffeine awareness. All of these things have one thing in common with another national recognition: nutrition. With it being national nutrition month, it’s a great time to look at how we eat, what we eat, and how it relates to our bodies. Let’s make some positive changes to better our lives during National Nutrition Month!

Full Moon Adventure and Star Party

News Staff
Friday, March 7, 2025
Icelandic State Park is excited to announce their Full Moon Adventure and Star Party, which will take place on Saturday, March 15. At 6:30 p.m. the Star Party will begin, and Exploration will start at 7:30 p.m.
HHS encourages North Dakotans to take the first step during Problem Gambling Awareness Month

HHS encourages North Dakotans to take the first step during Problem Gambling Awareness Month

HHS encourages North Dakotans to take the first step during Problem Gambling Awareness Month

News Staff
Friday, March 7, 2025
Free online screening tool available helps identify gambling challenges BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Kelly Armstrong has proclaimed March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in North Dakota, underscoring the importance of understanding gambling-related issues and the availability of support for those affected.
Prairie Doc Perspective: Businesses for babies

Prairie Doc Perspective: Businesses for babies

Prairie Doc Perspective: Businesses for babies

News Staff
Friday, March 7, 2025
When businesses support working parents, they’re not just boosting their bottom line – they’re helping prevent child abuse and neglect. In South Dakota, 72.5% of all children under age six have all available parents in the workforce, making family- friendly workplace policies crucial for our state’s families.
Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, low-fat dairy, unsaturated fat (especially olive oil), herbs, spices and plant and animal proteins, especially omega-3-rich fish. (Pixabay photo)

Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, low-fat dairy, unsaturated fat (especially olive oil), herbs, spices and plant and animal proteins, especially omega-3-rich fish. (Pixabay photo)

Prairie Fare: Eating healthy, Mediterranean style

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
“I am probably adding five years onto my life eating this Mediterranean food,” my husband remarked. He was enjoying a bowl of tomato basil soup.
Prairie Doc® Perspective Teen mental health

Prairie Doc® Perspective Teen mental health

Prairie Doc® Perspective Teen mental health

Kelly Evans-hullinger, Md
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Atrial fibrillation is probably a diagnosis you have heard of, if not because a friend or family member has it, because it has been mentioned in a public advertisement or pharmaceutical commercial. Atrial fibrillation (or “A-fib”) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, a condition estimated by the American Heart Association to be present in more than five million Americans.
Proper identification of your plants is the first step to knowing what type of lighting it requires to thrive. (NDSU graphic)

Proper identification of your plants is the first step to knowing what type of lighting it requires to thrive. (NDSU graphic)

Dakota Gardener: Brightening up the winter days

Emily How, Horticulture Agent, Ndsu Extension –
Thursday, February 27, 2025
It’s official…the winter blues have hit me hard this year. As a native Texan, I never fare well with the winter but usually manage ok until March. If you are in the same boat as me, then a houseplant, or two, or three, may be your new best friend. As I sit in my office writing this article, I am looking at seven different houseplants, not counting the 16 other plants collected in our front office. These plants bring me joy by simply existing and give me something to tend to and care for, even on the coldest days.
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