Preventative Medicine
Story by Jada McCullough Preventative medicine is an area of medicine that is designed to focus on the promotion of health and the well-being of people and communities. This specialty aims to prevent and avert […]
TSET Healthy Living Program Specialist
Stay physically active while social distancing
Melinda Caldwell, TSET Healthy Living Program Coordinator The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms that being physically active can help foster normal growth and development, reduce the risk of various chronic diseases, and can […]
Federal Tobacco 21 Law Now in Effect in Oklahoma
Story provided by TSET Healthy Living Program Whether you are a parent, young adult, student, or just an avid news follower, you may have become increasingly aware of the controversies surrounding the newest products in […]
Staying Active in the Winter
Story by Sarah Gold, TSET Healthy Living Program Specialist It’s the beginning of a new year! The new year is a great time for a fresh start. Many people embody this by setting goals or […]
Second Annual WalkTober Challenge
Story by Lissette Minges, TSET Healthy Living Program Specialist The WalkTober Steps Challenge is a physical activity program to engage businesses in the Stillwater community with a business-to-business competition. The importance of physical activity is […]
Rethink Your Drink
Choosing water over sugary drinks supports a healthier weight, body, and brain! Story by Sarah Gold, TSET Healthy Living Program Specialist Summer is finally here! As we spend more time with our family and friends […]
Get Moving with Stillwater’s Bicycling Community
Story by Lissette Minges, TSET Healthy Living Program Specialist In the 2018 County Health Profiles from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, it was reported that 20.4% of adults residing in Payne County are not […]
TSET sets bold agenda to combat Tobacco use
Story provided by TSET Healthy Living Program Tobacco use is the leading cause of illness and preventable death in Oklahoma. Every year, Smoking kills more people than alcohol, AIDS, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders, and […]
Stretching for Better Health
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 […]
Beginner’s Guide to Training for a Half Marathon
Story and photo provided by TaNiqua Ward, TSET Healthy Living Program Specialist, OSU Prevention Programs Spring is finally here! It is the perfect time to jump start a running program. Half marathon training programs are […]