MC and Purdue Extension offering free educational courses on Sept. 5
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The Marshall County Extension Homemakers along with the Purdue Extension Health & Human Sciences Educators will host free educational lessons on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Marshall County Purdue Extension Office.
“The Power of Positive Thinking” by Linda Curley, Lake County HHS Extension Educator. Based on the book titled The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress Free Living, this adaptation focuses on developing a positive attitude toward life to benefit our overall health. Health benefits include better coping skills, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, reduced rates of depression, increased life span, and many more. Join us as we identify action steps to help us practice positive thinking every day.
“Indiana CBD Update” by Olivia Western, St. Joe County HHS Extension Educator. Indiana has recently updated laws surrounding CBD and its use in our state. CBD, or cannabidiol, is produced by the cannabis plant. This chemical compound does not produce a high, and may even have therapeutic benefits for chronic pain and post traumatic stress disorder. But is what we find at local stores or online safe? This lesson will explore:
• How CBD oil is made and who is regulating it.
• CBD in Indiana – how it relates to Hoosiers and
our health.
• Which symptoms science suggests CBD may help with, and how CBD works with our brain.
• CBD labeling and consumer safety. Is what on the market safe?
“Staying Sharp—debunking Myths about The aging Brain” by Linda Curley, Lake County HHS Extension Educator. adapted from The Global Council on Brain Health recommendations for Cognitively Stimulating activities, this program addresses several common myths related to the aging brain. We will examine these common myths and discuss why they are incorrect.
The program will be held at the Marshall County Building located at 112 W. Jefferson St. Room 304, Plymouth. This is open to the public free of charge; please call the office (574-935-8545) by Friday, aug. 30 to RSVP to assure proper amount of handouts.