VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Nourishing Your Body with Sleep will be held on Wednesday, January 10th at 12:00 pm and again at 5:15 pm in the Barnes County Courthouse basement. The instructor for the class will be Sue Milender Toppen, M.Ed., Licensed Registered Dietitian and NDSU/Barnes County Extension Agent.

ON THE MOVE spokeswoman Andrea Winter said sleep supports overall good health, brain function, everyday performance and physical health. A persistent lack of sleep can lead to a higher risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke according to the National Institutes of Health. She said this 45 minute program provides information about foods, physical activity and “sleep hygiene” information to help participants experience better sleep.

The class is free to all ON THE MOVE members and $5 for non-members. For more information about ON THE MOVE or to join, go to www.barnesonthemove.org or phone 845-8192. To register for this class by phone call Sue Milender Toppen at 845-8528 by January 9th.