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Pandemic bright spot? More people seem to be physically active Pat Melgares Kansas State Research and Extension MANHATTAN — A silver lining in the COVID-19 pandemic for those who have found themselves at home more is that many have used their spare time to be more active.  Their challenge in the months ahead? Make it stick.  “What we’ve seen is that some of these new habits that people may have developed during the pandemic may be more sustainable than the habits they had previously,” said Emily Mailey, an associate professor of kinesiology at Kansas State University.  “Being ac...

‘Living Well Together’ weekly series rolls into second month Pat Melgares Kansas State Research and Extension An innovative program addressing many areas where people need support during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is about to complete its first full month.  Living Well Together, a one-hour weekly online program by K-State Research and Extension agents and specialists, will wrap up its January schedule with the program, ‘Who’s Taking Care of You,’ on Jan. 28.  “Oftentimes, we think about taking care of ourselves, but the reality is that we spend a lot of time taking care of ot...