New ‘Added Sugar’ Label Requirement for Packaged Foods

August 15, 2018

Story by Sarah Weiss, TSET Healthy Living Program Prevention Specialist On May 20, 2016, the FDA announced new nutrition labeling requirements for packaged foods. One of the most controversial additions regards added sugars, which will […]

Yoga is Exercise

July 13, 2018

Story provided by TSET Healthy Living Program Many people think that exercise is something that involves going to the gym, lifting weights, and breaking a sweat. For many decades people considered aerobic exercise as the […]

Rise in Cigarette Prices Will Save Payne County Lives

May 11, 2018

by Julie Bisbee, Director of Public Information and Outreach, Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Trust The price increase on cigarettes signed by Gov. Mary Fallin on March 29th will save lives, help smokers quit, and keep young […]

Will Rogers Running Club

April 3, 2018

Story and images provided by TSET Healthy Living Program There’s extra energy and excitement in the air at Will Rogers Elementary School on Tuesday afternoons. In the gym, kids are running around, talking, laughing and […]

“It’s Not Only About Us”

March 9, 2018

Story by Lissette Minges, TSET Healthy Living Program Prevention Specialist, OSU Prevention Programs Deciding to take both of their bars smoke-free was not something the Cervantes family took lightly, and when it came down to […]

10 simple swaps to make your new year healthy

January 8, 2018

Story by Melinda Caldwell, TSET Healthy Living Program Coordinator, OSU Prevention Programs The New Year often includes goals to eat healthier and get more exercise, but your family doesn’t have to completely overhaul their entire […]

Stretching for Better Health

November 13, 2017

Story provided by Lauren Abbott, TSET Healthy Living Program Specialist Being physically fit is a desirable and healthy goal that many people strive toward and even achieve. While the active part of this goal is […]

Back to School with Healthy Snacks

August 15, 2017

Story by Rachel Buford, TSET Healthy Living Program Specialist Back to school can be a fun and exciting time for both children and their families. With homework, activities, lessons, and sports, school-aged children are busier […]

Stillwater Congregation Invests in Health

July 9, 2017

Story and images provided by Melinda Caldwell, TSET Healthy Living Program Specialist Church congregations are central, trusted institutions that offer comfort, support, and other resources to community members. More than two-thirds of adults in Oklahoma […]

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