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Gus R. Douglass Land-Grant Institute

February 2009

Tune in to Extension Matters

Extension Matters airs on the Library Television Network (Channel 17 for Suddenlink subscribers) every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m., and 11:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 5:30 a.m.; and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. 

In Logan and Mingo counties, catch it on Southern Channel 17 the third Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. We’re also in Nicholas County; check local listings for air dates and times.

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Chest Pains - why it occurs and when it migh signal a heart attack

American Hearth Health month continues with this post in the series of heart health issues. Celebrate Heart Health throughout February www.awomansviews.com.

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Twitter tips and mistakes

Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick 140-character long, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?

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Did U Know - Global Intelligence Trivia:

Q: The tango, enduringly popular as the sensuous and intricate dance of love, is the signature dance of which country?

a) Argentina

b) Brazil

c) Chile

d) Peru

 

 

 

A: a) Argentina. To dance with your love in the capital of the tango, go to Buenos Aires.

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Your Heart and How it Works

American Hearth Health month continues with this post in the series of heart health issues. Celebrate Heart Health throughout February www.awomansviews.com.

The heart is not an inanimate pump: It is a living, dynamic community of millions of hardworking cells. Its job is to deliver blood to organs that would die without it. Blood contains oxygen and nutrients necessary for the functioning of every cell in the body, including heart cells.

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Smoking and Your Heart

Celebrate Heart Health throughout February www.awomansviews.com
 
Everyone knows that quitting can be tough, but it’s well worth it for your heart, your health, and your overall well-being.

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February 6 Go Red for Women - Love your heart

Did you wear your red today?

Not only is today Go Red for Women day, but February is American Heart Month. Please check back on our blog for weekly updates on healthy heart news througout the month of February!

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Wear red Friday February 6 in support of American Heart Month

Men and Women remember to wear red this Friday in support of National Heart Month!

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It's "Extension Matters International" on latest episode!

Extension Matters wraps up its second season of production by proving that an active lifestyle is possible no matter what your age!  The episode is airing throughout February and March.

Extension Associate Chris Kessell discusses the Beats, Rhymes & Life program, a 4-H initiative that takes the popular Hip Hop Boot Camp summer camping concept and spins it into a year-round after-school program for kids in the region. Chris discusses an exciting new component of the project involving music lessons for youth.

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February is American Heart Month

Bonnie Dunn, Extension Specialist for Family and Consumer Science Nutrition & Health Education, makes a guest blog post highlighting this month as American Heart Month.

 

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