Health & Wellness

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Chalkboard reading “Immune System” among various immune-boosting foods.

Healthy Habits for Immune Support

Many factors play into keeping us free from sickness. It is no secret that eating a well-balanced diet helps to keep us healthy by supporting our immune system. Keeping our immune system strong is especially important during cold and flu season.

SDSU Extension to host Food is Medicine webinar

December 23, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will host a Food is Medicine webinar on Jan. 22, 2026.

SDSU Extension offers many resources in finance, personal wellness

December 18, 2025

As we enter the holiday season, SDSU Extension wants to remind South Dakotans of the many resources available to help people in personal finance, health and wellness.

Group of meat processing trainees inspecting parts of a beef carcass.

Testing for E. coli in Raw Meat Products: Basic information for meat processors

While the risk of Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) should be taken seriously, the incidence of positive STEC tests can be mitigated by proper animal, carcass, and product handling, as well as robust sanitation policies and practices.

Nutrition

SDSU Extension works with South Dakotans young and old, teaching them about menus that are healthy, balanced and work within the household budget.

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Jan 22

Food Is Medicine Webinar

SDSU Extension will host a webinar to teach the fundamentals of Food is Medicine programming on January 22 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST.

Mar Apr 24 - 01

Better Choices Better Health Lay Leader Training

SDSU Extension will host a Better Choices, Better Health-SD Lay Leader training on March 24, 25, 31 and April 1 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day at the SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center (1800 E. Spruce St., Mitchell, SD 57301).

Running shoes, water bottle, and weights arranged among Christmas decorations.

Santa's Workshop Workout

Step into Santa’s workshop and try this festive, full-body workout! With holiday-themed cardio, strength, and core exercises, you’ll be energized and cheerful from warm-up to cool-down.

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

Macronutrients: Lipids

Macronutrients include carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. This article explores lipids, which are more commonly known as fats and oils