Lifestyle and Health
Helping Coloradans thrive
Staying active, eating nutritious foods, and focusing on your overall mental well-being are all important for quality of life. But with so much information online, it can be hard to know what sources to trust. Luckily, CSU offers a wealth of science-backed info related to health and lifestyle.
Live a Better Life
Find resources to support your health and lifestyle goals
CSU wants you to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Our comprehensive resources offer the guidance and knowledge you need. Explore a wide range of topics designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle goals.
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Featured Programs
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Community Program
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Discover how EFNEP empowers families with the knowledge and skills to make healthier food choices and improve their overall well-being.
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Online Program
Offers practical tools and techniques to help you reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and cultivate a balanced, mindful approach to life.
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Online Resource
Explore a collection of information about food, nutrition, health, food safety, recipes, and how-to’s developed over many years by CSU Extension faculty, staff, and students.
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Online Program
Applied Positive Psychology Graduate Certificate
Get equipped with evidence-based strategies to enhance well-being, foster resilience, and apply positive psychology principles in your personal and professional life.
Build skills to work with people with developmental disabilities
This five part training series, Skillfully Working with People with Developmental Disabilities, provides the foundational knowledge for teaching, assisting, and working with people with disabilities, also helping participants learn how to identify different behavioral patterns and implement effective strategies to manage the educational setting.
Featured Resources
Enhance your wellbeing with expert guidance
Discover a collection of resources designed to support your health and lifestyle goals. These expert guides offer practical advice and proven techniques to help you lead a healthier, more fulfilling life. Explore these resources to make informed choices and elevate your everyday well-being.
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Food preservation
Explore resources on food preservation from CSU Extension. Get essential guidance on safely preserving fruits, vegetables, meats, and more to enjoy fresh, homemade foods year-round.
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Gluten-free baking
The gluten-free baking guide provides expert tips and techniques to help you create delicious, gluten-free baked goods at home.
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Home-produced chicken eggs
Thinking about backyard chickens? Get practical advice on safely handling, storing, and using eggs from your backyard chickens to ensure they are fresh and safe to eat.
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