Health & Wellness

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Physical Activity

Everyone can benefit from moving their bodies more throughout each day, and all types of activity count towards your daily goal.

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Mosquitos to Watch for in South Dakota

After many areas in South Dakota experienced heavy rainfalls, mosquitos are now a major issue. Learn which species are most common throughout the state and which carry the highest risk for West Nile Virus.

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Suicide Awareness and Why It Matters

Suicide is preventable, and everyone has a role to help save lives and create healthy and strong individuals, families, and communities in South Dakota.

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Understanding Emotional Development

When kids are born, they are wired to feel emotions. It is important for adults to surround them with a caring and supportive environment to learn how to manage these emotions and have healthy relationships.

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Outdoor Play is Educational

Getting kids outside to play and use their imagination is getting harder in our digital, screen-filled world. Using outdoor spaces and nature to create intentional learning opportunities is a great way to fulfill the need for kids to move and use their creative energy.

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Registration now open for Purposeful Retirement online book club

August 22, 2025

Registration is open for the Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club, hosted by South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension.

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Rev It Up! curriculum

A nutrition and physical activity curriculum for high schoolers.

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Healthy Bean Recipes for Eating on a Budget

Cookbook highlighting beans in both traditional and creative low-cost recipes.

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Getting Ready for School!

Where did summer go? Several schools are starting soon. By taking some proactive steps, you can set yourself up for a healthy, successful start to the new school year.

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SDSU Extension hosts new Aging Mastery workshop for older adults

August 12, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a new workshop in the Aging Mastery program for older adults.