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General Public Health, Nutrition, Public Health Policy

Public Health Workers and Students Must March for Science on April 22, 2017 or Risk Making Ryan Gosling Sad

As the last post for my nutrition class, I would like to invite my public health brothers and sisters to march for a good cause. This Saturday, April 22nd from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, I will be marching for Science. As as a worker and student of public health, I find it my duty to make sure that we show support and celebrate the … Continue reading Public Health Workers and Students Must March for Science on April 22, 2017 or Risk Making Ryan Gosling Sad

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General Public Health, Nutrition

So you want to eat healthier at work?

Remember Cynthia? Well, she’s a great co-worker, and you enjoy her company. It’s just that in her effort to reward the team with a good week’s work, she brings her famous 5-layer chocolate cake most Fridays for your team’s end-of-week meeting. You want to eat healthier, but it’s tough changing your eating behaviors when your immediate work environment is not conducive to positive eating behavior. … Continue reading So you want to eat healthier at work?

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General Public Health, Nutrition

Channeling my inner Farmer John this Summer…maybe

Here’s the deal: I am a frustrated urban farmer. I am frustrated because I have no space to plant fruits and vegetables in the Summer and since I live in Michigan, we have a relatively short growing season. Come to think of it, I am not really even sure if you would call me a farmer. Maybe farmer-esque? Farmer-ish? How about pretend farmer? Whatever the … Continue reading Channeling my inner Farmer John this Summer…maybe

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