Thursday, December 25, 2025

Health

Black walnuts in your backyard are healthy

  Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension It’s that time of year when walnuts start dropping...

Enjoy the benefits of coffee

  Melissa Bess, former Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Camden County, University of Missouri Extension Many people like to start the day with a fresh cup...

Nutrition plays an important role in eye health

University of Missouri Extension There is evidence that nutrients can play an important role in treating and preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause...

Keep food safety in mind when tailgating

Story by: Katie Allen, Communications Specialist, News Media and Marketing Services, K-State; Source: Londa Vanderwal Nwadike, State Extension Food Safety Specialist, Kansas State University...

National Assisted Living Week

Anne Pitts, County Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science This week is National Assisted Living Week and because of that here are a few tips...

Bite by tasty bite: New program aims to help cut diabetes risks

1 in every 10 adults in Kansas has been diagnosed with the disease that can lead to stroke, blindness and kidney failure. Imagine a gathering...

How to be Happy

  Lucy Schrader, former HES Associate State Specialist and former Building Strong Families Program Coordinator, University of Missouri Extension People often wish for more time, more...

Helping children get along with friends

  Robert Hughes, Jr., Ph.D., former Professor, Department of Human Development & Family Studies, University of Missouri Friends are important to children. They make life more...