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4-H Monthly Cooking Kits-The May Cooking kits please have all evaluations and pictures back to me by May 31 st . Sign up now for the June Cooking Kit. Each kit is $12 and includes a recipe, educational material, all of the ingredients, a kitchen tool and an evaluation. Last day to sign up is June 13 th and Distribution day is June 19 and 20 th . The Looped with Love Crochet MHV Club–will meet on Thursday, June 5th at 10 a.m. at the Extension Office. Please bring the yarn of your choice and a crochet hook. Healthy You Exercise Classes for May – Join us every Wednesday in May at 9 a.m. at the Extension office as we start a new Chair Exercise Program. We will be using Curtis Adams workout program which is designed to help seniors develop strength and enhance the ability to function in daily life. Great opportunity to get up to 50 minutes of physical activity. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water to drink. There will be no Exercise on Friday, June 6 th . Sewing for Service will meet on Monday, June 2nd at 9 a.m at the Extension office. We will be continuing to work on wheelchair and walker bags. 4-H Home School club will meet Monday, June 2 nd at 1:30 p.m. at the extension office. We will be continuing to practice for our puppet shows. All members are encouraged to attend. 4-H Terrific Tuesdays are happening this summer at the Extension office. We will have a program every Tuesday in June at 2 p.m. for youth ages 8 to18. Children under 8 must have an adult to attend with them. Each program is free. However, in order to have enough supplies for all participants, please call the Extension office at 662.675.2730 to reserve your child’s spot by the Friday prior to the program. Here is the schedule for June: June 3 – Lego Engineering June 10- Rock Art June 17- Container Gardening June 24- Modeling 4-H Grilling Workshop – There will be a grilling workshop for youth ages 8 to 18 held on Wednesday, June 4 th at 10 a.m. During this workshop, youth will learn how to build a fire, how to grill meat and will also learn grilling and food safety as it pertains to cooking on a grill. The cost to attend is $5.00 per participant and lunch is provided. Please contact the Extension office by Monday, June 4 th to let us know your child will be attending. The Create Club will meet on Wednesday, June 11 th at the Extension Office. The project for June will be a distressed wood craft with 3 crosses. The Project leader is Mary Fuquay and all supplies will be covered for $6. For a picture of the craft, check out or Facebook page. ServSafe Manager’s Certification Course will be offered on Thursday, June 26th from 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Extension office in Coffeeville. The deadline to register and pay fee is Friday, May 23rd. The fee is $150 and will include the 7th edition revised book, study material, an 8 hour class and exam. Payment can be made at the Extension office in Coffeeville via cashier’s check or money order or you can register online at https://www.fsnhp.msstate.edu/workshops/servsafe/reistration.php All books will be shipped via USPS. 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. Timing of Exercise May impact Colorectal Cancer Risk As the rate of colorectal canter rises in the US, diet and lifestyle remain key in preventing it. While reducing ultra-processed food, alcohol, and saturated fat is beneficial, a new study finds that exercise time may also reduce the risk of this fatal disease. Compared to other exercise patterns, a study funded by the World Cancer Research fund discovered that activity during the day, especially in the morning and late afternoon was associated with an 11% reduced risk of colorectal cancer development. The research utilized a method that measures movement, called accelerometer data, to evaluate daily activity. A statistical method was used to analyze all the data to find common patterns and the relationship of those patterns to the risk of colorectal cancer. The researchers identified 4 different patterns of physical activity throughout the day: 1. Continuous day-long activity 2. Activity later in the day 3. Early and late-day activity 4. Activity in the middle of the day and during the night The researchers discovered that the 3rd pattern where individuals were active in both the early and late parts of the day, was linked with an 11% lower risk of colorectal cancer, versus a 6% reduction for day-long activity, and no change for the middle of the day and night. Data was inconclusive for activity later in the day only. The results were consistent even when considering factors including smoking, shift work, and other conditions that could impact a person’s risk for cancer. Impact on sedentary lifestyles The researchers also discovered that a day-long activity pattern had the most impact on reduing colorectal caner risk in individuals who were more sedentary. It could be because the effect of physical actity is more noticeable when compared to a previously less active lifestyle, meaning that people who are fit and healthy already have less risk for cancer. These findings highlight the benefits of physical activity, particularly in those who are less active. Prof Michael Leitzmann, Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at the University of Regensburg, Germany, who was the lead investigator in the study, said: “Our study highlights that not only is physical activity important for reducing colorectal caner risk, but the timing of peak activity throughout the day could play a crucial role. By identifying specific times – early morning and late day – wen physical activity is most beneficial, our findings open new avenues for targeted prevention strategies. If confirmed by future research, this could provide a simple yet impactful way for individuals to further reduce their cancer risk through the time of their exercise. Here are 12 easy ways to get more activity in your day: 1. Start with stretching for 5 minutes as soon as you wake up. 2. Add exercise to your daily calendar. If it’s scheduled, you’re less likely to skip it. 3. Take exercise “snack” breaks for 3 to 5 minutes every hour while working. This could be a handful of jumping jacks or pushups, or a few rounds of step climbing in your house. It could also mean going for a walk during work to visit colleagues or get coffee. 4. Try a new class at your local rec center or gym. Aerobics and Zomba are still popular. 5. Ask a coworker to walk with you on your lunch hour. 6. Check out a new sport- pickleball is quite fun! 7. Invest in a treadmill or stationary bike for colder months. 8. Sign up for a 5K or other even and start training. 9. Invest in inexpensive hand weights or a medicine ball for resistance training. 10. Discover new neighborhoods or trails each week and take a hike. 11. Walk while you are talking on the hone or waiting for someone. 12. Can you ride your bike or walk to the store or any errands versus taking a care? Article Source Adapted from: Communicating food for health May 2025 Newsletter.
