Retirement, fitness and walking with dog and couple in neighborhood park for relax, health and sports workout. Love, wellness and pet with old man and senior woman in outdoor morning walk together (Photo: iStock - PeopleImages)

Get active!

  • By Heather Wingo - adapted by Katie Cullum │ U of A Cooperative Extension Service
There are a wide range of activities like walking nature trails, gardening, daily exercise in greenscapes and hunting that can connect people to the healing powers of nature. (Texas A&M AgriLife photos by Courtney Sacco and Michael Miller)

Connection with nature linked to longer and healthier lives

Senior couple jogging in the summer park (Photo: iStock - amoklv)

Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity While Aging

Running Shoes. Moderate or vigorous activity helps the body and brain produce hormones and nuerotransmitters that improve mood, enhance memory, increase energy levels and elevate one's sense of well-being. (K‑State Research and Extension)

Exercise, diet can boost brain health

South Dakota soil health conference set for Jan. 24-25 in Sioux Falls

Flickner Innovation Farm to present current projects at workshop

Dave Bergmeier

Soil health cornerstone of long-term profitability

Taking the reins of soil health starts from the ground up