Category Archives: In the News
Health Benefits of Yoga
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communication Intern Yoga has many health benefits, including regulating the nervous system, improving balance and flexibility, providing a stronger core, and reducing physical, mental, and emotional stress. I feel like there is this stereotype … Continue reading
Volunteering Opportunities in Arizona
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern Looking for ways to give back to your community and have fun while doing it? You’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list for you of local Arizona opportunities, as well as … Continue reading
World No Tobacco Day is May 31st!
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern I will always remember those days in elementary and middle school when they would teach us about the “say no to drugs and tobacco!” program. They would bring in a presenter who … Continue reading
The Latest on Peanut Allergies
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director A close friend of mine has had to deal with a severe peanut allergy all her life. At risk for going into anaphylactic shock, a condition where your blood pressure suddenly drops … Continue reading
More on COVID-19 and Vitamin B6
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director A study published in Frontiers in Nutrition suggests that the anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombosis properties in vitamin B6 might help protect people against severe COVID-19 infection. Researcher Thanutchaporn Kumrungsee said that lower levels … Continue reading