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Walk With Ease

Walk With Ease (WWE) is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease!

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Better Bones and Balance®

Better Bones and Balance® is an exercise program designed to gradually improve balance and strength to avoid falls and maintain independence.

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Physical Activity to Combat Frailty, Moving in-the-midst of COVID-19

Muscle strengthening can improve bone strength and combat frailty. This fact sheet provides simple ways to fit muscle strenghtening exercises into your daily routine!

May 2020 | Fact Sheet

Physical Activity to Reduce Fall Risk, Moving in-the-midst of COVID-19

Strength and balance activities can reduce the risk of falls. This fact sheet provides resources for older adults to get active while at home!

May 2020 | Fact Sheet

OSU Extension adult exercise programs keep Oregonians active

Walk With Ease and Strong Women & StrongPeople are focusing on self-directed programs and virtual meetings to stay connected to their participants.

Chris Branam | Apr 24, 2020 | News Story

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OSU Extension adult exercise programs keep Oregonians active

Walk With Ease and Strong Women & StrongPeople are focusing on self-directed programs and virtual meetings to stay connected to their participants.

Chris Branam | Apr 24, 2020 | News Story

OSU Science on Tap presents Marijuana as Medicine

At OSU Science on Tap, Oregon State University researcher Jane Ishmael will present “Marijuana as Medicine,” an exploration of current trends in marijuana use and recent progress in understanding how cannabinoids act on the body.

Chris Branam | Feb 15, 2019 | News Story

OSU fitness program helps arthritis sufferers

Participants learn to 'Walk With Ease' under the guidance of Extension-trained leaders

Kym Pokorny | May 4, 2015 | News Story

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Family & Community Health/SNAP-Ed

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Family & Community Health

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Family & Community Health/SNAP-Ed

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Got Calcium? What form is best?

Q: Do studies substantiate calcium gluconate is better absorbed by bone than calcium carbonate?

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