Living Well By Pamela Redwine

By Madison | March 12, 2024 |

Creative Kids 4-H Art Club We had lots of fun at Saturday’s Creative Kids 4-H Art Club where we learned 8 different techniques of applying water color. Those who attended were: Michaela Burns, Etta Mazzone, Barron Dudley, and Addisyn Morris. Class taught by Rod Mazzone. We’ve got a new location and new time. The class is free and is open to youth ages 8-18. Our next art class will be April 13th at 10 a.m. at t.i.n. In downtown Water Valley. Hope you will join us! The Create MHV Club will meet on Wednesday, March 13th at 10 a.m. The project will be a butterfly house made out of a gourd. The program leader is Jo Davis and all supplies will be provided for $6. Healthy You Exercise Class will meet every Wednesday at the Extension Office. Join us for up to 30 minutes of physical activity. If you come, make sure to wear comfortable, cool clothes, good tennis shoes and bring some water to drink. Sewing for Service will meet on Monday, March 18 at 9 a.m. at the Extension Service. We will be starting a new project – pillowcases for Blair Batson Children’s Hospital. Home School 4-H Club will meet on Monday, March 18th at 1:30 p.m. at the Extension office. The United Y.C, MHV Club will meet on Tuesday, March 19th at 9 a.m. at the Extension Office. Looped with Love Crochet MHV Club will meet on Thursday, March 21st at 10 a.m. at the Extension office. 4-H Volunteer Training – A 4-H Volunteer Training will be held on Monday March 25th at 6 p.m. at the Extension office for all 4-H volunteers interested in attending. During this training we will be focusing on training volunteers for the various summer contests. Over the next couple of months, volunteers will then train the 4-Hers for the contests. A meal will be served. Please contact the Extension office at 662.675.2730 to let us know you will be attending. ServSafe Online Exams are set up on an individual basis. If you need to schedule an online exam (this includes no class instruction) please contact the Extension office at 662.675.2730 or email [email protected] to find out how to get registered. Mississippi State is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. Veteran, or another status protected by applicable law is prohibited. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Compliance and Integrity, 56 Morgan Avenue, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662)325-5839. MSU Extension will provide accommodations to persons with disabilities or special needs. Please contact our office at least 5 days prior to a program or event to request reasonable assistance. A heart-healthy diet in mid-life may mean less cognitive decline later in women Managing blood pressure through a healthy diet isn’t just important for heart health. It may also lead to better cognition in the future, particularly in women, according to a recent study. The research conducted by scientists from NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that women following the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) in mid-life were 17% less likely to note loss of memory and other clues of cognitive decline years later. This is important as women make up over two-thirds of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia. The results were published recently in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia and may impact nearly 6.5 million Americans diagnosed in 2022 with Alzheimer’s disease over the age of 65. The number of people with Alzheimer’s is expected to be more than 13 million by 2060. Plant-based foods high in potassium, calcium, and magnesium that limit saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar, and sodium make up The DASH diet. Previous research studies find that poorly controlled blood pressure, especially in mid-life, is a risk factor for dementia and decline in cognition. Below are 10 tips to manage blood pressure and reduce the risk of dementia. 1. Follow your doctor’s advice regarding medication and lifestyle for high blood pressure. 2. Have a plant with all meals and snacks. Add veggies to omelets or pair apples with unsalted nuts. 3. Include low-fat dairy products like Greek yogurt or milk in your coffee for calcium and vitamin D. 4. Choose whole grains such as whole wheat pasta, brown rice, quinoa or farro for magnesium. 5. Use leaner cuts of meat such as ground turkey or chicken when possible. 6. Add fish to your diet twice per week. 7. Enjoy meatless sources of protein such as beans, lentils, or soy-based products a few times per week. 8. Include leafy greens in your diet daily. This has been found to reduce the risk of cognitive decline. 9. Stay active. Regular exercise manages weight, reduces stress, and improves blood flow to your brain. 10. Avoid highly processed fast foods and desserts high in fat, sodium, and sugar, Respectively. Information adapted from: https://www.foodandhealth.com/newsletters-archive/february-2024-newsletter-and-toolkit Pamela S. Redwine Extension Agent IV/ County Coordinator, Yalobusha County Mississippi State University Extension Mailing Address: PO Box 610, Coffeeville, MS 38922 Physical Address: 18025 Hwy 7 Coffeeville 662.675.2730 (Office) 662.769.2981 (Mobile) [email protected] (email) Find us on Social Media! Facebook: Yalobusha County Extension Office Facebook: Yalobusha County 4-H Instagram: yalobushaco_msuext

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