Health

(NAPS)—For kids on the go and adults on the move, for business trips and daily commutes, for family hikes and walks in the park,...

(NAPS)—Advances in medicine mean people today live longer, even those who suffer from critical illnesses such as a heart attack or stroke. Along with...

LAWRENCE — Adverse experiences that happen early in life may have a long-lasting effect on child development that could lead to lifelong health and...

Christeena Haynes, MS, RD, LD, former Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Dallas County, University of Missouri Extension According to the Peanut Institute, peanuts are the...

Sherry F. Nelson, LCSW, Human Development Specialist, Marion County, University of Missouri Extension Each year more than 4,000 Americans lose their life to fire and...

Jinny Hopp, former Human Development Specialist, Jasper County, University of Missouri Extension Research in the area of sleep has determined that as many as two-thirds...

(NAPS)—Hunger and food insecurity are significant health issues for older Americans. That’s an issue underscored by two recent studies commissioned by AARP Foundation, according to...

(NAPS)—When it comes to the federal government, getting what you need and meeting your obligations, some dates and times can be particularly important. Here’s...

(Family Features) Whether for medical reasons or by choice, consumer interest in gluten-free foods is on the rise. The U.S. market for gluten-free foods...

Ashley Gibbons, former MU Extension Dietetic Intern & Candance Gabel, MS, RD, LD, University of Missouri Extension We live in a culture saturated with unrealistic...