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With graduation, Father's Day and many other summer activities approaching many of you are sure to fire up the outdoor grill to help with food preparation for the celebrations.

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Know your beef

Wednesday, April 26, 2017
By Tanya Davis

Nothing is worse than grilling a steak, enjoying the aroma as it cooks and then barely being able to cut through it with your best steak knife.

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It’s time for peaches

Wednesday, April 19, 2017
By Tanya Davis

Peaches, with their soft skin and sweet flesh, are a spring and summertime staple.

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Foods to avoid?

Wednesday, April 12, 2017
By Tanya Davis

Have you ever seen the website ads that say "Never eat these foods"?

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Get ready to grill

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
By Tanya Davis

Grab your friends and join us for our newest program, Path to the Plate: Healthy Grilling Workshops.

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Food handler’s course set

Wednesday, March 29, 2017
By Tanya Davis

Foodborne illnesses can be prevented by following simple food safety practices.

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Make plans for Wise County Health Fair

Wednesday, March 15, 2017
By Tanya Davis

As you mark your calendars for the many activities taking place this spring, I would like to encourage you to make plans to attend the Wise County Health Fair Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Decatur Civic Center.

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Responding to stress

Wednesday, March 1, 2017
By Tanya Davis

According to the American Psychiatric Association, one-third of Americans are living with extreme stress.

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Strategies for weight management

Wednesday, February 15, 2017
By Tanya Davis

It's easy to become overweight in America. Every day we are confronted with an abundance of delicious food that is easily accessible not only in restaurants and gas stations, but also via drive-thru and home delivery.

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Get ready to Walk Across Texas

Wednesday, February 8, 2017
By Tanya Davis

Through a modest increase in daily activity, most Americans can improve their health.

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Upcoming food handler’s course

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
By Tanya Davis

Foodborne illnesses can be prevented by following simple food safety practices. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Wise County provides a Food Protection Management Training program that seeks to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

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Ways to prevent heart disease

Wednesday, January 18, 2017
By Tanya Davis

A little over half of women know the leading cause of death for women is heart disease. Almost 500,000 women die from cardiovascular diseases, while 270,000 women die from all forms of cancer combined.

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Extension service offers volunteer opportunities

Wednesday, January 11, 2017
By Tanya Davis

Finding reliable resources on health and wellness information can be a challenge. Since 1906, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has provided Texans with guidance in various health areas and is now training volunteers to provide more communities with the education and tools needed for healthy living.

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