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Penn State Extension helps enrich your life and family with practical guidance.

Penn State Extension helps enrich your life and family with practical guidance on nutrition, exercise, healthy living, and more.

03/04/2026

🌈 Plant Your Garden in Every Hue of Health! 🌱

Planning your garden? Add a rainbow of vegetables! Each color brings its own powerful health benefits:

🔴 Red veggies like tomatoes, beets & radishes boost vitamin A and may help protect against heart and lung disease.
🟠 Orange veggies such as sweet potatoes & squash support heart health and strong bones.
🟡 Yellow veggies like yellow squash & peppers add immune‑supporting fiber for a healthy gut.
🟢 Green veggies offer a long list of nutrients with cancer‑blocking properties.

Whether you’re planting a few pots or a full garden, filling it with color boosts both beauty and nutrition. 🌿💚

Dig in and grow your healthiest garden yet! Read more here: https://extension.psu.edu/plant-your-garden-every-hue-of-health

03/02/2026

🚶‍♂️💙 Ready to move more and feel better? Penn State Extension’s Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania program is a simple, supportive way to build healthy habits. Over eight weeks, you’ll track your steps, stay motivated with weekly tips, and enjoy the benefits of getting active — whether you walk solo, with friends, or alongside your favorite four‑legged companion.

Let’s take steps toward better health, one walk at a time. Register by April 3!
https://extension.psu.edu/everybody-walk-across-pa

02/27/2026

🌟 Dining with Diabetes – Live Webinar Series! 🍎

Join Penn State Extension for this helpful virtual program designed for adults with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and their caregivers.

Learn practical tips for:
✔️ Meal planning & carb counting
✔️ Healthy cooking
✔️ Managing blood sugar
✔️ Dining out with confidence

Enjoy live sessions with expert guidance and valuable resources! Can’t attend live? No problem — all sessions are recorded so you can watch and learn on your schedule. 🤓

👉 Register today: extension.psu.edu/dining-with-diabetes-webinar

02/26/2026

Do you need to earn a food safety manager certificate, like ServSafe? 👨‍🍳
Do you want to learn without having to travel? 👨‍💻 Join us for an online experience with live instructors on April 23 and 30 to prepare to take your exam!

https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-manager-certification-prep-course

02/24/2026

💻Learn the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia in this free educational webinar from Penn State Extension and the Alzheimer’s Association. Get clear, research‑based information on symptoms, stages, risk factors, and current treatment approaches — perfect for caregivers, families, and anyone wanting to better understand these conditions. Multiple sessions available!

🔗 Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/understanding-alzheimers-and-dementia

02/22/2026

Mediterranean eating doesn’t have to break the bank! 🥗💙

Learn easy ways to enjoy flavorful, heart‑healthy meals on a budget—using pantry staples, seasonal produce, and simple swaps.

Read more: https://extension.psu.edu/mediterranean-eating-on-a-budget

02/20/2026

Your inbox deserves better health info 💪🧠
Health & Wellness News brings you research-based tips, timely updates, and practical resources you can trust.

Stay informed. Stay well.
📩 Sign up here:
https://extension.psu.edu/health-and-wellness-team-sign-up

02/19/2026

Penn State Extension is here to help you make confident health insurance decisions.

Thanks to public funding, our Health Insurance Literacy webinars are available at no cost to help you compare plans, understand benefits, and choose coverage that fits your needs!

Register today: https://extension.psu.edu/campaigns/health-insurance-literacy

02/17/2026

If your group hosts fundraisers, church breakfasts, fire company dinners, or any event where food is shared with the public, Penn State Extension’s Cooking for Crowds webinar is for YOU! 🙌

This webinar covers basic food safety topics like safe food handling, time and temperature control, hygiene, and preventing cross-contamination.

📅 Thursday, February 19
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💻 Live, online webinar

For more details and to register, visit:
👉 https://extension.psu.edu/cooking-for-crowds-webinar

02/16/2026

Confused about fats? You’re not alone! 🤨

Check out this easy guide to choosing the right amount for a healthier diet:
https://extension.psu.edu/fat-facts-the-right-amount-for-a-healthy-diet

02/14/2026

Roses are red 🌹 Food should be safe 🍽️
Nothing kills a Valentine’s date like bacteria on your plate 😬
Skip the germs, keep the cheer—Diarrhea… see ya! Not this year! 😘

Clean, separate, cook, and chill, learn the steps here and keep date night thrill:
https://extension.psu.edu/fight-bac-fight-foodborne-bacteria-four-simple-steps-to-food-safety

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