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Hunger Relief Programs in Massachusetts
As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of Americans are looking forward to celebrating the holiday with family, friends, heaping plates of food, and maybe even some football. It’s a time of plenty for...
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Thanksgiving Home & Travel Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is almost here and across the country, Americans are gearing up for one of the most spectacular feasts of the year. Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings family and friends together to...
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Time to Renew: New Year’s Resolutions
Many see the new year as an opportunity for self-improvement – “a new year, a new you.” It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want to make in our lives and a time we resolve to follow through on...
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Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right during National Nutrition Month
Nutrition is an important component to our health, but it’s often difficult to address in a hectic world that makes junk food and large portion sizes more convenient and appealing than healthy...
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Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow: Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol misuse is a global problem that results in 2.5 million deaths each year and is a leading risk factor for premature mortality, disability, and poor health. Heavy alcohol use is also associated...
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May is Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke affects people of all ages and backgrounds. The fourth leading cause of death in the United States, it’s estimated stroke costs Americans over $36.5 billion dollars each year. Since 1989, the...
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Support Your Local Farmer’s Market
Supporting a local farmer’s market can decrease your carbon footprint, strengthen your connection with your community, and help you stay fit and healthy. Massachusetts farmers are as abundant as the...
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Summer Grilling Safety Tips
Summer is the perfect season to fire up the grill and enjoy quality time with family and friends. It’s also important to be mindful of safe grilling practices. Two-thirds of all Massachusetts grill...
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Summer Meal Programs for Families in Need
More than 229,170 Massachusetts children live in food-insecure households. Without school meals to depend on, food insecurity can rise as the summer approaches. Since 1968, the Summer Food Service...
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End Childhood Obesity – 4 Tips for a Healthier Tomorrow
Obesity rates have more than doubled among children and quadrupled in adolescents over the last 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With nearly one-third of all...
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National Food Safety Education Month
Within the Bureau of Environmental Health in the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Massachusetts Food Protection Program strives to ensure a safe and wholesome food supply in the Commonwealth. A...
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Maple Sugaring Season Is Here
It might feel as though winter will never end in Massachusetts, but there’s already one sure sign of an imminent thaw — maple sugaring season. Farmers across the state are getting ready for the warmer...
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Five Nutrition and Healthy Eating Tips
March is National Nutrition Month, dedicated to encouraging healthy food choices and exercise habits. Healthy eating is essential for a better quality of life, and following proper nutrition guidelines...
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Start Your Child’s Day with a Healthy School Breakfast
School breakfast gets an A+, according to the Breakfast for Learning report conducted by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). A healthy morning meal at school helps improve children’s academic...
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How to Delay or Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90 to 95 percent of cases of diabetes, in which blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The good news...
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SNAP Benefits Welcome at Many Massachusetts Farmers’ Markets
Crates of sweet cantaloupe, juicy tomatoes, and fresh potatoes — the buzz of a farmers’ market on a sunny afternoon. What could be better? Shopping at farmers’ markets is a fun way to stock up on...
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It’s Apple Picking Season! Learn About This Versatile Fall Fruit
This is a guest blog post from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), written by Julia Grimaldi. The fall months are all about apples here in the Bay State. Apple growers across...
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Pick a Pumpkin from Massachusetts This October
This is a guest blog post from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), written by Julia Grimaldi. The pumpkin may be the quintessential symbol of fall in Massachusetts. New...
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Make It a Massachusetts Thanksgiving: Buy Local
This is a guest blog post from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), written by Program Coordinator Julia Grimaldi. Massachusetts has a special relationship to Thanksgiving —...
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Tips to Prevent Cooking Fires This Thanksgiving
Every Thanksgiving, families across Massachusetts come together to give thanks and share a great meal. But all the hustle and bustle of this joyous holiday can also pose some serious risks. More fires...
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