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Kansas Summer Heat
Summer always brings fun and exciting events and many are gathering for outdoor activities. Although these events and activities may be enjoyable, they can...
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Foods for Father’s Day
Melinda Hemmelgarn, M.S., R.D., former Nutritional Sciences Specialist, Human Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri Extension
Neckties may be a popular Father’s Day gift, but wouldn’t...
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Warm-hearted Dairy Queen® franchisees provide cool treat to Children’s Miracle Network at Via Christi
This week's visit by Troy Bader, chief operating officer for the United States and Canada for International Dairy Queen Inc., was truly the luck...
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Health benefits of beef
Christeena Haynes, MS, RD, LD, former Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Dallas County, University of Missouri Extension
Despite red meat having a bad reputation in...
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Be aware of the “Salty Six”
Sodium overload is a major health problem in the United States. The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day, more than...
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Mike Mullins Named Ascension Kansas Ministry Market Executive
Experienced Healthcare Leader to Head Via Christi Health
St. Louis-based Ascension has announced that Mike Mullins has accepted the position of Senior Vice President, Ascension...
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Strength training beneficial for older adults
Nina Chen, Ph.D., CFLE, Human Development Specialist, Jackson County, University of Missouri Extension
People often think that strength training is only for young people. However,...
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Decreasing salt for a healthy you
Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension
Salt (sodium) is abundant in the American diet. The...