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The Mediterranean-style eating pattern has been shown to promote health and decrease risk of many chronic diseases. Learn more about eating the Mediterranean diet, including seven simple steps to eating the Med way everyday at Med Instead of Meds.
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The Mediterranean-style eating pattern has been shown to promote health and decrease risk of many chronic diseases. Learn more about eating the Mediterranean diet, including seven simple steps to eating the Med way everyday at Med Instead of Meds.
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Mosquito Control -- More Than Pesticides
Dr. Mike Waldvogel, NCSU Entomology Specialist, shares the following information to help people be proactive about controlling mosquitoes in their yards and neighborhoods. He explains that mosquito control is more than pesticide use. People need to begin by eliminating those areas that serve as mosquito breeding grounds. https://ncurbanpests.wordpress.ncsu.edu/feature/2016/mosquito-control-more-than-pesticides/ Used tires potentially store stagnant water and become mosquitoes breeding ground[/caption]
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Flooded store room building with water half way up it's walls[/caption] Areas across the state have experienced flooding in recent weeks. NC State Extension has information to help families clean up and recover from flooding disasters. To learn more visit the following: Recovery and Clean Up Fact Sheets Flooding Insurance Fact Sheets Also, explore the following resources from other agencies: Creating a Healthy Home: A Field Guide for Clean Up of Flooded Homes Rebuild Healthy Homes: Guide to Post Disaster Restoration for a Safe and Healthy Home After a Flood
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Check out these two new resources from Team Nutrition: A Guide to Smart Snacks in School This resources helps identify healthy snacks for children to bring to school. What You Can Do to Help Wasted Prevent Food Food waste is a big concern in the United States. This resources identifies ways that to help reduce, reuse, and recycle food before it goes to waste.
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Consumers have seen the yellow EnergyGuide label on appliances, but do they know what it means? This label provides consumers with a wealth of information regarding energy costs and consumption of a particular MORE » – from Home Energy Conservation
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Faithful Families Webinar: Connecting with Chronic Disease Prevention ProgramsWed Nov 16, 2016
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